The Dukes Are Steve Earle's Backing Band Chris Masterson And Eleanor Whitmore Aka The Mastersons Artists Ricky Ray Jackson Jeff Hill Brad Pemberton While Makeup Of The Dukes Is Fluid SteveEarle.Net Lists Recent Members Including Eric Ambel Kelly Looney And Will Rigby. Past Members Include Such Luminaries As Buddy Miller Norman Blake Mark Stuart Sister Stacey Earle And The Artist's Son Justin Townes Earle.