Gordon Duncan, born on May 14, 1964, in Turriff, Aberdeenshire, United Kingdom, was a Scottish bagpiper and composer. Initially taught by his father Jock Duncan, Gordon began his piping career at the age of 10, winning many junior competitions under Walter Drysdale's tutelage. By 18, he had started to lose interest in competition piping and began touring with folk bands such as The Tannahill Weavers and Wolfstone. He released three solo albums: Just for Seumas (1994), The Circular Breath (1997), and Thunderstruck (2003). Gordon Duncan became known for incorporating the bagpipes into a rendition of AC/DC's "Thunderstruck" and performed at notable events like T in the Park and Celtic Connections. Gordon Duncan passed away on December 14, 2005, following a long struggle with alcoholism. In his memory, the Gordon Duncan Memorial Trust was established to support good causes in piping.
