Abdul ‘Duke’ Fakir, Last Surviving Four Tops Member, Dies at 88

Category: Music

Abdul 'Duke' Fakir, the last original member of the Four Tops, passed away at 88 due to heart failure. The Four Tops were a defining Motown group known for hits like 'I Can’t Help Myself' and 'Reach Out, I’ll Be There.' They were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1990 and continued to perform until Fakir's retirement in 2023. Fakir's contributions to music included a Grammy lifetime achievement award and a memoir published in 2022.

Keywords: Abdul Duke Fakir, Four Tops, Motown

Source: Variety

Update At: 7/23/2024

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