As a little boy, Reggie was always interested in music. Standing by his grandfather, Web Duncan, in the choir and hearing his grandfather Will McCall sing with a quartet every Sunday night were formative and much cherished times. His mom, Vanetta Duncan, was the church pianist all of his life. Reggie accepted Christ at the age of 6.

There was always a guitar around the house and his dad, J. L. Duncan, was a very good player. He grew up listening to the Grand Ole Opry on WSM, Clear Channel 650 AM on Friday and Saturday night. In addition to the Grand Ole Opry, he took an interest in the Gospel Singing Jubilee Television show, being enticed with the live bands of the Goodmans, the Hinsons and the Inspirations.

By 1971, J. L. had purchased a brand-new Sho-Bud pedal steel guitar. He had desired one for many years, having played a lap-steel during the 50s. Reggie quickly developed a love for the instrument and his dad obliged by teaching him to play “The Old-Rugged Cross”. This set Reggie on a course of developing a love affair with music and the Pedal Steel Guitar that not even he could have imagined! However, only one could play the steel guitar at a time! His father taught him to play chords on a guitar as well as showing him how to play the bass notes on the top 4 strings, kindling his interest in desiring a bass guitar. So, in 1974, Reggie got his first guitar, a Carvin bass. By this time, Reggie’s brother, Clay Duncan, had a drum set. So, the trio began to play music quite often, eventually going out as a “team” to back various Christian artists in the area.

Reggie began playing with The Gloryland Quartet in 1976. It was obvious that he would need his own steel guitar. The group bought him an Emmons. Reggie went on to play with the Nations Family, Pathfinders, Bennon Case, Richard Carroll Smith, Hub City Quartet, Sons of Faith, Redemption The Singspirations Continentals his own family group The Duncans, and many others. Reggie had the opportunity to record in Nashville and was the staff steel guitarist for the TV show, Southland Gospel Music in 1977-78

The life long dream of playing music was realized in 1979, when Kenny Hinson offered Reggie a full time job as the Hinsons steel guitar player. After much prayer, Reggie felt the Lord leading in a different way. Reggie then went on to play and back the Bales Brothers; the Dixie Echoes; and the New Hinsons on various concerts over the next few years.

In 1983, Reggie married his lovely wife, Averine Duncan, and by the end of the decade had two children, Lindsay and Jake.

The Lord opened up an eleven year association with the Christian supper club, Country Village Restaurant in Tickfaw, Louisiana, in 1993. His quartet, The Duncans, was booked by the restaurant to sing as a special guest. From that point on, the Duncans were involved in that ministry. During his years there, Reggie and Averine ran the food service, played steel guitar in the band, and booked the talent for the Country Village. There, he developed close friendships with many people in that area and across the country. “Playing ‘The Lighthouse’ with Ronnie Hinson, would have to be one the greatest things that has ever happened to me musically. I have seen that song move thousands of people closer to Christ during the last 36 years,” Reggie said.

From the late 70s until 1998, Reggie played on many recordings as a session musician. Reggie opened his recording studio, HighWay 44 Recording, in 1998. Since then, he has produced over 250 recording projects and 6 charting Christian Country songs. During his years of recording, Reggie has played on recordings with The Freemans, Karen Peck and New River, Randy Miller, The Lumber River Quartet and The Stanleys, to mention a few notable artists.

In March, 2006 Reggie stepped onto the Providentials tour bus running sound. Since that time Reggie has become a vital part of the Providentials Ministry helping the group in concert as well as creating tracks for their albums.

Other Interests: Technology and college football
Favorite Singer: Kenny Hinson and Gerald Wolfe, Connie Smith
Favorite Group: The Hinsons, Goodman Family, Inspirations, Po Folks Band, Texas Troubadours, Cherokee Cowboys and Statesiders
Favorite Scripture: John 3:16 King James Version
Favorite Food: Pizza
Favorite Restaurant: Ruby Tuesdays