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Kent Duncan Obituary
Died at his home in Hancock Park on June 24th. He owned Kendun Recorders, Sierra Audio & Artisan Sound in the 1970-80's.
He is survived by his children, Shelley and Wade Duncan.
A burial at sea was held July 21st.
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Gennafer Pryor
May 26, 2022
I knew Kent on a personal friendship. He was such a kind , thoughtful person. RIP my dear friend .Will always remember you.
The good times and our many days of enjoyment together. San Luis Obispo. Ca
To his family:
My Deepest Sympathy! Bless you
Frank La Touf
February 5, 2021
Let's re wind to the mid 70's thru the 80's - Kendun Recorders was a monster in the recording industry.
Their clientele list was a literal who's who in the record business.
Artist's and producers who wanted the very best equipment and acoustics gravitated to Kendun Recorders.
I never met the man but the respect for him has and always will be to the highest degree.
Kent and Kendun Recorders set the bar for today's modern world class multi studio recording facilities.
He was a true pioneer, a gambler, and had the foresight to to know when to roll the dice.
Kent was a shooting star in our galaxy. We were lucky to have him in the real world of the L.A. recording scenery.
God Bless Kent Duncan,
Frank La Touf Construction (Recording Studio Specialists)
marty fine
September 8, 2020
i was a nobody when i went to kendun recorders in 1976 to have my one and only vinyl record album mastered...it was called "for god's sake"...but kent duncan treated me as if i were a somebody and he gave me the star treatment in the way he so conscientiously had my songs mastered...peace & love forever....
Michael Ebert
January 22, 2019
Kent, you were so kind to have confidence in me, ca. 1973-74, to offer me one of the best gigs of my life @ Kendun Recorders and Sierra Audio. Lost touch with you in the mid-80s when I changed careers but memories of you remain fresh. I remember you as kind, funny, brilliant . . . hope my thoughts get through to you, my friend. Michael Ebert, 21 January 2019
July 11, 2018
Still have so many memories of Your Dad, he was my boss at Kendun when I worked there in the 80's and Kent was a very kind and giving person, he is missed and always in my heart ! Lauri Howes / Hanks.
Joyce Ford
June 6, 2018
I worked for kent when he lived in avila beach. Sorry to hear of his passing.
Phil
June 4, 2017
Worked for Kent in the early to mid 1980's. Never a dull moment. I lost touch with Kent in the late 80's and just recently found out about his passing through someone I knew at Kendun. I'm sorry to hear about it. It was life in the fast lane to be sure. Rest easy Kent.
warfus powell
August 7, 2007
One day i was looking for some horns to put in my speakers i saw an ad speakers and horns for sell when i went to look at them this guy showed up and he looked like santa i asked how much for the horns and he said about 25000 i almost passed out thats how i met kent
ANGEL BALESTIER
August 4, 2007
I AM SADDEN TO HEAR OF YOUR LOSS, KEN WILL BE MISS BY ALL OF US HE WAS AN INSPIRATION TO US ALL IN THE INDUSTRY.
Gregory Fulginiti
August 4, 2007
Shelley and Wade,
I was sorry to hear of your Father's passing.
My thoughts are with you at this time of loss.
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