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Born in Rhode Island, Les Dudek's family moved to Central Florida in 1959. He received his first guitar as a Christmas present in 1964 and by the age of 15, he was playing guitar professionally with a variety of Central Florida garage bands including: The Steppin' Stones, The United Sounds, Blue Truth and Power. Les continued to develop his technique and his own unique style of playing. His southern background was well apparent as the southern flavor of his music unfolded.

When he was 19, he left Florida and journeyed north to Macon, Georgia where he lent his talents to the Allman Brothers Band, playing guitar on two notable cuts, 'Ramblin' Man' and 'Jessica'. It was there that Les' career began to take off. As news of this new guitar talent spread, Les was contacted by and went to work for California blues rocker, Boz Scaggs. He also began moonlighting with the Steve Miller Band, and became a much sought after session player due to his talent and versatility of style.

Les was soon able to sign a solo deal with CBS Records and during the next six years released four critically acclaimed solo albums. He also collaborated on the "DFK" album with other CBS artists and appeared on Cher's "Black Rose" album, writing several songs and playing guitar.

Les then took a break from playing and touring to concentrate on his songwriting. This hiatus resulted in some notable soundtrack work including a collection of songs for the soundtrack to the motion picture "Mask", and co-authoring the song, 'Sister Honey', which appeared on Stevie Nicks' "Rock A Little" album.

In 1990, Les toured in both the United States and Europe including performances at the Bonn Blues Festival in Germany and the Skanderborg Music Festival in Denmark. He worked on his new recording project between gigs and session work and began seeking a record deal. In late 1993 he signed with GeoSynchronous Records and began recording additional tracks in Altamonte Springs, Florida. He was able to complete the new record, "Deeper Shades of Blues", in 1994.

"Deeper Shades of Blues" is Dudek's fifth solo album, and his first release on GeoSynchronous Records. Previous releases include "Les Dudek" (debut album), "Say No More", "Ghost Town Parade", "Gypsy Ride", and "Dudek, Finnigan, & Kruger", all on Columbia Records.

Les still calls Auburndale, Florida his home and lives there when he is not on the road.