DUCK

In 1972 Bobbi Marcini, John Robinson (ex-Dave Miller Set, Blackfeather) and Steve Webb became the core a new supergroup called Duck, with the lineup completed by renowned jazzer and session pianist Bobby Gebert (who worked with many well-known rock bands including Tully), bassist Teddy Toi (ex-Aztecs, Fanny Adams) and percussionist Larry Duryea (ex Tamam Shud). They recorded 16 tracks at Melbourne's TCS Studios, although only 12 were eventually released. Singer Jon English (ex-Sebastian Hardie) performed lead vocals on several songs, alternating with Bobbi. The resulting LP released on Warner Brothers, 'Laid', released in July 1972, was a mixed bag, but included some strong tracks including Neil Young's ''Southern Man'', Bill Withers' ''Ain't No Sunshine'', Frank Zappa's ''Dog Breath'' and Nick Gravenites' ''Buried Alive in the Blues''.

Two Duck singles were issued the first, ''Sweet Inspiration / Southern Man'' came out before the LP in May 1972, followed by their version of Paul McCartney's ''Maybe I'm Amazed'' and on the flip side Bob Dylan's ''The Man in Me'' in September. Encouraged by the results of the project, the core members of the band decided to become a permanent outfit and hit the boards. But by the time they premiered as a live act, Jon English was already ensconced as 'Judas' in Harry M. Miller's production of Jesus Christ Superstar, so his place was taken by former Wild Cherries lead singer Danny Robinson for touring. Guitarist Russell Smith (ex-Company Caine, Mighty Kong) also toured with them. 

According to contemporary reports, the group suffered from the all-too-familiar management woes, and both Bobbi and and John have confirmed that the group's relationship with producer G. Wayne Thomas was part of the problem. Clearly this was not an isolated incident, since it is known that the members of Tamam Shud, who featured prominently on the 'Morning Of The Earth' soundtrack, were never paid for their contributions to that album and have never seen a cent from it to this day. When Bobbi fell ill in late 1972, she went into hospital for an appendectomy and when she came out, Duck had folded. Percussionist Larry Taylor, also known as Larry Duryea, passed away on 9 December 2003 in Los Angeles, California, after a long struggle with cancer. Jon English died following post-operative complications late in the evening of 9 March 2016.

Members

Jon English (vocals), Bobbi Marchini (vocals), Danny Robinson (vocals), John Robinson (guitar), Russell Smith (guitar), Bobby Gebert (keyboards), Teddy Toi (bass), Larry Duryea (percussion), Steve Webb (drums)

SINGLES 
''Sweet Inspiration / Southern Man'' 1972 Warner Bros. 
''The Man In Me / Maybe I'm Amazed'' 1972 Warner Bros. 

ALBUMS 
'Laid' 1972 Warner Bros. 

References

http://www.milesago.com/artists/bobbi.htm