Mike Dupke

Mike Dupke (pronounced "DUPP-kee") is an American drummer who has played with bands W.A.S.P. and John Mellencamp.

Career

Early years

As an undergraduate at Indiana University School of Music, he studied with drummer Kenny Aronoff.^[1] At 19 years old, Dupke played percussion in John Mellencamp's band alongside Kenny for a short time in 1993, performing on the MTV "Human Wheels" special, the Arsenio Hall show, and the music video for "When Jesus Left Birmingham".

John Mellencamp

He played drums on "L.U.V." from John Mellencamp's Dance Naked and "Gambling Bar Room Blues" on "The Songs of Jimmie Rodgers - A Tribute".

W.A.S.P.

He joined W.A.S.P. in May 2006, replacing drummer Stet Howland (1991–2005/February 2006) in early 2006. Dupke made his recording debut with W.A.S.P. on 2007's "Dominator" cd.

Personal life

He is a long-time fan of KISS.

1. ^ http://www.bigbangdist.com/mike_dupke.htm, Mike Dupke,retrieved 4 December 2010

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