Born February 1st, 1954, as Gary Arthur McDaniel (later going under his known well known moniker, Chuck Dukowski). His first musical venture, started in 1973, the Würms, were a radical type; moving into a house in Hermosa Beach which they dubbed The Würmhole. This house was the place of many parties, where co-founders of Black Flag Keith Morris and Greg Ginn were regulars.
In 1976 Keith Morris, Greg Ginn and Chuck Dukowski founded Black Flag, which is widely regarded as one of the first hardcore punk bands. He wrote various songs for the band, until his dismissal in late 1983 and his his step-down as co-owner of SST Records until 1989.
After Black Flag, Dukowski reformed Würm and continued playing with them until guitarist Ed Danky died.
Furthermore he has formed a band with his wife and son dubbed the Dukowski Sextet. Along with the Sextet, Chuck serves as the bassist in former band mate and Circle Jerks founder, Keith Morris' OFF!