Duke Fakir

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.

Duke Fakir
Fakir at the LBJ Presidential Library in 2019
Background information
Birth nameAbdul Kareem Fakir
Born (1935-12-26) December 26, 1935
Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
Genres
  • Soul
  • R&B
  • pop
Occupation(s)Singer
Years active1953–present
Member ofFour Tops
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