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Mike Dupke (pronounced "DUPP-kee") is an American drummer who has played with such bands as W.A.S.P. and John Mellencamp.
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Career
Early years
As an undergraduate at Indiana University School of Music, he studied with drummer Kenny Aronoff. At just 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 longtime drummer Stet Howland (1991–2005/February 2006) in early 2006, and has been there ever since. Dupke made his recording debut with W.A.S.P. on 2007's "Dominator" cd.
Personal life
Dupke plays and endorses Pearl drums, Sabian cymbals, Ahead drumsticks, and Evans drumheads.
He is a long-time fan of KISS.
He dresses as Peter Criss frequently for Halloween.
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