(1935-12-26) December 26, 1935 (age 88) Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
Genres
Soul
R&B
pop
Occupation(s)
Singer
Years active
1953–present
Member of
Four Tops
Musical artist
Abdul Kareem Fakir (born December 26, 1935), professionally known as Duke Fakir, is an American singer. He is a founding member of the Motown quartet the Four Tops, from 1953 to the present day. A tenor, Fakir is the group's lone surviving original member, performing today with Ronnie McNeir, Lawrence "Roquel" Payton Jr. (son of original member Lawrence Payton), and Alexander Morris.[1][2]
^Huey, Steve. "Biography: The Four Tops". Allmusic. Retrieved April 5, 2010.
^"Duke Fakir, the remaining member of the Four Tops".
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