HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO BRIGADIRE JERRY

Brigadier Jerry (born Robert Russell, 28 September 28 1957, in the Papine area of the eastern side of KIngston, Jamaica. Brigadier was first known as a stand up comedian then switched to deejaying for local soundsytems. One of the first sounds that he was linked to was King Stur-Gav Hi-Fi sound system. Brigadier has always given much credit and thanks to his style to his predecessors U-Roy, Prince Jazzbo, Big Youth and Dennis Alcapone.

In 1978, he appeared on Jah Love Muzik sound system. On this set Brigadier was known to spread the message of the Twelve Tribes of Israel. In 1980, Brigadier's style of deejaying set him apart of the others and he became one of the most popular deejays on the island of Jamaica. With respect to his style, Brigadier has always given much credit and thanks to his predecessors U-Roy, Prince Jazzbo, Big Youth and Dennis Alcapone. In that same year Briggy teamed up with Studio One. In 1982, he recorded on the Jwyanz label the songs "Pain" on the Answer riddim and "Gwan a School" which were hits in Jamaica. The following year (1983), he recorded his first album Live at the Controls and in 1985 his second album Jamaica Jamaica. (See his other work at the end)

Briggy's career has taken him all over the world. Presently, he lives in the United States with his wife and children. He is still recording, traveling, performing and can still be heard chanting and preaching against slackness that is been sung in today's dancehall music.


Briggy's work:

• Live at the Controls (1983), Dance Hall
• Jamaica Jamaica (1985), RAS
• On the Road (1986), RAS
• Hail Him (1992), Tappa
Compilations
• Freedom Street (1995), VP

Appears on
• 129 Beat Street Ja-Man Special
• Wild Goose Race
• A Dee-Jay Explosion
• This One's Dedicated To You
• Ghetto Stylee
• Going Down To Texas
• Champion D.Js From Studio 1
• Every Man A Mi Brethren
• Dancehall
• Fred Locks A Dreadlocks
• Rub-A-Dub Soldiers
• Roots Man Skank
• Fight For Your Rights
• Stalag 17,18 & 19
• What Kind Of World
• Studio One DJ's
• Every Man A Me Brethren
• Studio One Dj's Vol 2
• Ram Dance Master
• Trojan Eighties Box Set
• Jamaica Jamaica
• Trojan Ras Reggae Box Set
• Armagiddeon Style
• Trojan Reggae For Kids Box Set
• Smart, Smart, Smart
As a musician
Vocals
• Brigadier Jerry - Jamaica Jamaica [1982]

It is with great honor and pleasure, I take this time to wish BRIGGY a HAPPY BIRTHDAY.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ROBERT "ROBBIE" SHAKESPEAR

Robert "Robbie" Shakespear was born on Sept 27, 1953 in Kingston Jamaica. He first started playing in a band as a bassist for The Hippy Boys.

In 1972, he met Sly who was playing in a band. Their friendship continued when he recommended Sly as a drummer for a one of producer Bunny Lee's recording sessions. After that session they decided to form a duo and continue working together. Thereafter, they both worked for the late Peter Tosh on his Legalize It album. They continued working with Tosh from 1976 to 1979 recording Equal Rights, Bush Doctor, Mystic Man and Wanted.

When they left Tosh they opened their own production company Taxi Productions and formed a studio band, The Taxi All Stars. Their first production became a number one hit in Jamaica "Soon Forward" by Gregory Isaccs.

Robbie and his partner Sly, are known as the longest production team and are considered as one of the world's premier rhythm section (musicians in a popular music musical band or musical ensemble who establish the rhythmic pulse of a song or musical piece, and who lay down the chordal structure). They are also considered the originators of the "Rockers" rhythm.

Here is a list of some of the artists they have worked with Black Uhuru, Chaka Demus & Pliers,
Ini Kamoze, Beenie Man, The Aggrovators, Grace Jones, U Roy, The Mighty Diamonds, The Rolling Stones, Joe Cocker, Herbie Hancock, Maxie Priest, Cindy Lauper, Carly Simon, KRS One, Queen Latifah, and Bob Dylan

Their WORK: (Notice I have used caps for WORK)

• Augustus Pablo - Rockers Meets King Tubby In A Fire House [1980]
• Augustus Pablo - The Definitive Augustus Pablo Box Set [197X-8X]
• Augustus Pablo & Various Artists - Augustus Pablo Presents DJs From 70s to 80s [197X-8X]
• Baba Dread - Earthman Connection [1978-79]
• Barbara Jones - Don't Stop Loving Me [1979]
• Barrington Levy - Money Move [1984]
• Barry Biggs - So In Love [198X]
• Barry Brown - Far East [1982]
• Barry Brown - Love & Protection [197X-8X]
• Barry Brown - Showcase [1980]
• Barry Brown - Step It Up Youthman [1978]
• Bebo - In A Dub Style [1985]
• Beres Hammond - Beres Hammond [1985]
• Big Joe - African Princess [1978]
• Black Sounds Uhro - Love Crisis [1977]
• Black Uhuru - Guess Who's Coming To Dinner [1981]
• Black Uhuru - Red [1981]
• Black Uhuru - Sinsemilla [1980]
• Bob Andy - Friends [1983]
• Bob Andy - Lots Of Love & I [1977]
• Bunny Wailer - Black Heart Man [1976]
• Bunny Wailer - Crucial Roots Classics [1978-82]
• Bunny Wailer - In I Father's House [1979]
• Bunny Wailer - Live ! [1983]
• Bunny Wailer - Marketplace [1985]
• Bunny Wailer - Protest [1977]
• Bunny Wailer - Rock'n'Groove [1981]
• Bunny Wailer - Roots Radics Rockers Reggae [1983]
• Bunny Wailer - Sings The Wailers [1981]
• Bunny Wailer - Struggle [1978]
• Bunny Wailer - Tribute [1981]
• Burning Spear - Dry And Heavy [1977]
• Burning Spear - Garvey's Ghost [1976]
• Burning Spear - Marcus Children [1978]
• Burning Spear - Marcus Garvey [1975]
• Carl Campbell - Zion Dub [197X]
• Carlton Livingston - The Best Of [197X]
• Carlton Livingston - Trodding Through The Jungle [1983]
• Charlie Chaplin - 20 Super Hits [1984]
• Charlie Chaplin - Fire Burn Them Below [1984]
• Charlie Chaplin - Que Dem [1985]
• Charlie Chaplin - Quenchie [198X]
• Clint Eastwood - African Youth [1978]
• Clint Eastwood - Death In The Arena [1978]
• Clint Eastwood - Jah Lights Shining [1979]
• Clint Eastwood & General Saint - Two Bad D.J. [1981]
• Colour Man - Cool Profile [198X]
• Cornell Campbell - Boxing [1982]
• Cornell Campbell - Dance In A Greenwich Farm [1975]
• Cornell Campbell - Fight Against Corruption [1983]
• Cornell Campbell - Follow Instructions [1983]
• Cornell Campbell - My Destination [197X]
• Cornell Campbell - Stalowatt [1976]
• Cornell Campbell Meets Gaylads With Sly And Robbie - Cornell Campbell Meets The Gaylads [1984]
• Culture - Cumbolo [1979]
• Culture - Harder Than The Rest [1978]
• Culture - Trod On [197X]
• DEB Music Players - Umoja [1978]
• Dave & Ansel Collins - Double Barrel [1971]
• David Isaacs - Love & Devotion [198X]
• David Jahson - Natty Chase The Barber [1978]
• Deadly Headly Bennett & Ossie Scott - Deadly Headly Bennett Meets The Magnificent Ossie Scott [197X]
• Dean Fraser - Black Horn Man [1978]
• Dean Frazer - Pure Horn [1979]
• Delroy Melody - Dread Must Be Fed [197X]
• Delroy Williams - I Stand Black [1982]
• Delroy Wilson - For I And I [1975]
• Delroy Wilson - Hit After Hit After Hit [1984]
• Delroy Wilson - Money [1977]
• Delroy Wilson - Nice Times [1983]
• Delroy Wilson - The Dean Of Reggae [1985]
• Delroy Wilson - True Believer In Love [197X]
• Delroy Wilson - True Believer In Love [197X]
• Delroy Wilson - Worth Your Weight In Gold [1984]
• Dennis Brown - Brown Sugar [1986]
• Dennis Brown - Love's Gotta Hold On Me [1984]
• Dennis Brown - Satisfaction Feeling [1983]
• Dennis Brown - Spellbound [1980]
• Dennis Brown - The Best Of Dennis Brown Part 2 [197X]
• Dennis Brown - Yesterday, Today & Tomorrow [1982]
• Dennis Brown & Gregory Isaacs - Judge Not [1984]
• Dennis Brown Presents Prince Jammy - Umoja - 20th Century DEBwise [1978]
• Derrick Harriott - Born To Love You [1979]
• Derrick Harriott & Revolutionaries - Reggae Chart Busters Seventies Style [1977]
• Derrick Lara - Right On Time [1982]
• Derrick Morgan - The Conquerer [1985]
• Derrick Morgan Featuring Hortense Ellis - Feel So Good [1975]
• Desi Roots - Doing It Right [1980]
• Diana King - Spanish Town Blues (2008)
• Diana King -Bounce (2008)
• Dillinger - Cornbread [1978]
• Dillinger - Cup Of Tea [1980]
• Dillinger - Marijuana In My Brain [1979]
• Don Carlos - Harvest Time [1982]
• Don Carlos - Inna Dub Style [1979-80]
• Don Carlos - Laser Beam [198X]
• Don Carlos - Spread Out [1983]
• Don Carlos & Gold - Raving Tonight [1983]
• Earl Chinna Smith - Sticky Fingers [1977]
• Earl Sixteen - Reggae Sound [1981]
• Earl Sixteen - Shining Star [1983]
• Earl Sixteen - Songs For A Reason [1983]
• Early B - Send In The Patient [1982-85]
• Early B & Malibu - My Friends Circle Jamaica [198X]
• Earth & Stone - Kool Roots [1976-78]
• Echo Minott & Frankie Paul - Echo Minott Meets Frankie Paul [1986]
• Echo Minott Along With Sly & Robbie - Showcase [1984]
• Ethiopian - Open The Gate Of Zion [1978]
• Fatman Riddim Section - Bald Head Justice [1978]
• Fatman Riddim Section - Fatman Reddim Section Meets Downtown Horns At Channel One [1979]
• Frankie Jones - Old Fire Stick [1986]
• Frankie Paul - 20 Massive Hits [198X]
• Frankie Paul - Alesha [1986]
• Frankie Paul - Strange Feeling [1983]
• Frankie Paul - Tidal Wave [1985]
• Freddie McKay - Harsh Words [1982]
• Freddie McKay - I'm A Free Man [198X]
• Freddie McKay - The Best Of Freddy McKay [1977]
• George Allison - Exclusive [198X]
• Glen Brown & King Tubby - Termination Dub [1973-79]
• Glen Da-Casta - Mind Blowing Melody [1979]
• Gregory Isaacs - All I Have Is Love, Love, Love [1986]
• Gregory Isaacs - Cool Ruler [1978]
• Gregory Isaacs - Private Beach Party [1985]
• Gregory Isaacs - The Lonely Lover [1980]
• Half Pint - 20 Super Hits [198X]
• Harry Mudie & King Tubby - Harry Mudie Meet King Tubby's In Dub Conference Vol 3 [1978]
• Heptones - Back On Top [1983]
• Heptones - Changing Times [1986]
• Heptones - On The Run [1982]
• Horace Andy - Pure Ranking [1979]
• Horace Martin - Watermelon Man [1985]
• Hugh Mundell - Africa Must Be Free By 1983 [1978]
• Hugh Mundell Featuring Lacksley Castell - Jah Fire [1980]
• I Roy - Can't Conquer Rasta [1977]
• I Roy - Cancer [1979]
• I Roy - Heart Of A Lion [1977]
• I Roy - The Classic I Roy [1986]
• I Roy - Truths And Rights [1975]
• Ijahman - Africa [1984]
• Ijahman & Madge - I Do [1986]
• Ini Kamoze - Ini Kamoze [1984]
• Ini Kamoze - Statement [1984]
• Inner Circle - Reggae Thing [1976]
• Inturns - Consider Yourself [1978]
• Israel Vibration - The Same Song [1978]
• Itals - Brutal Out Deh [1981]
• Ja-Man All Stars - In The Dub Zone [1976-79]
• Jackie Edwards - 20 Greatest Hits [1975-77]
• Jackie Edwards - Come To Me Softly [1979]
• Jackie Edwards - Tell Me Darling [197X]
• Jackie Edwards - The Original "Mr. Cool Ruler" [1983]
• Jackie Mittoo - In Cold Blood [1977]
• Jackie Mittoo - Show Case Volume 3 [1977]
• Jackie Mittoo - The Keyboard King [1977]
• Jacob Miller - Greatest Hits [197X]
• Jacob Miller - Jacob 'Killer' Miller [1977]
• Jacob Miller - Who Say Jah No Dread [1974-75]
• Jacob Miller Meets Fatman Riddim Section - Jacob Miller Meets The Fatman Riddim Section [1978-79]
• Jah Batta - Argument [1983]
• Jah Frankie Jones - Satta An Praise Jah [1977]
• Jah Lloyd - Black Moses [1979]
• Jah Ruby - Dread Affairs [1977]
• Jah Stitch - No Dread Can't Dead [1976]
• Jah Stitch - Original Ragga Muffin [1975-77]
• Jah Woosh & Sis Bee - Rebellion [1981]
• Jimmy London - Hold On [1977]
• Jimmy London - It Ain't Easy Living In The Ghetto [1980]
• Jimmy London - The Jimmy London Collection [197X]
• Jimmy Riley - Put The People First [1982]
• Jimmy Riley - Rydim Driven [1981]
• Joe Gibbs - African Dub All-Mighty [1975]
• Joe Gibbs - African Dub All-Mighty Chapter 3 [1978]
• Joe Gibbs & Professionals - African Dub Chapter 4 [1979]
• Joe Gibbs & Professionals Featuring Errol Thompson - No Bones For The Dogs [1974-79]
• John Holt - A1 Disco Showcase [1980]
• John Holt - Super Star [1978]
• John Holt - Treasure Of Love [1977]
• Johnny Clarke - Dread Natty Congo [1977]
• Johnny Clarke - King In The Arena [1978]
• Johnny Clarke - Moving Out [1975]
• Johnny Clarke - Originally Mr Clarke [1980]
• Johnny Clarke - Put It On [1975]
• Johnny Clarke - Rockers Time Now [1976]
• Johnny Clarke - Sings In Fine Style [1975]
• Johnny Clarke - Superstar Roots Disco Dub [1977]
• Johnny Osbourne - Folly Ranking [1980]
• Johnny Osbourne - Rock Me Rock Me [1985]
• Johnny Osbourne - Warrior [1981]
• Johnny Osbourne - Water Pumping [1983]
• Junior Delgado - Bush Master Revolution [1982]
• Junior Delgado - More She Love It [1981]
• Junior Delgado - Taste Of The Young Heart [1979]
• Junior English - Naturally High [1978]
• Junior Reid & Don Carlos - Firehouse Clash [1986]
• Justin Hinds & Dominoes - Jezebel [1976]
• Keith Hudson - Nuh Skin Up Dub [1979]
• Keith Hudson - Torch Of Freedom [1975]
• Keith Poppin - Envious [1975]
• Keith Poppin - Pop Inn [1977]
• Ken Boothe - Showcase [1978]
• Ken Boothe - Who Gets Your Love [1979]
• Ken Boothe & Tyrone Taylor - Two Of A Kind [1987]
• Kiddus I - Graduation In Zion [1978-80]
• King Sounds - Come Zion Side Happiness [1979]
• King Tubby - African Love Dub [1974-79]
• King Tubby - Dub From The Roots [1974]
• King Tubby - Dub Like Dirt [1975-77]
• King Tubby - Dub Mix Up [1975-79]
• King Tubby - King Tubby's Lost Treasures [1976]
• King Tubby - Majestic Dub [197X]
• King Tubby - The Roots Of Dub [1975]
• King Tubby & Aggrovators - Shalom Dub [1975]
• King Tubby & Errol Thompson - The Black Foundation In Dub [197X]
• King Tubby & Friends - Rod Of Correction Showcase [197X]
• King Tubby & Prince Jammy - Dub Gone 2 Crazy [1975-79]
• King Tubby & Yabby You - Time To Remember [1982]
• Knowledge - Rasta Don't Take Bribe [1978X]
• Knowledge - Straight Outta Trenchtown [1975-80]
• Knowledge - Words Sounds And Power [1978]
• Lambert Douglas - Living Man [1977]
• Larry Marshall & King Tubby - I Admire You In Dub [1975]
• Leroy Brown - Face To Face [198X]
• Leroy Sibbles - On Top [1982]
• Leroy Smart - Ballistic Affair [1977]
• Leroy Smart - Bank Account [1985]
• Leroy Smart - Dread Hot In Africa [1977]
• Leroy Smart - Exclusive [1984]
• Leroy Smart - Leroy Smart & Friends [1976-78]
• Leroy Smart - Reggae Showcase Vol 1 [197X]
• Leroy Smart - She Just A Draw Card [1982]
• Leroy Smart - Showcase Rub A Dub [1979]
• Leroy Smart - Style And Fashion [1983]
• Leroy Smart - Superstar [1977]
• Leroy Smart - The Best Of Leroy Smart [197X]
• Linval Thompson - Cool Down [1974-76]
• Linval Thompson - Ease Up [1983]
• Linval Thompson - I Love Marijuana [1978]
• Linval Thompson - Love Is The Question [1978]
• Linval Thompson - Negrea Love Dub [1978]
• Linval Thompson - Rocking Vibration [1978]
• Linval Thompson - Six Babylon [1979]
• Linval Thompson & Friends - Whip Them King Tubby [197X]
• Linval Thompson & Wayne Jarrett & Ranking Trevor - Train To Zion Dub [1981]
• Little John - River To The Bank [1985]
• Little John - The Best Of [1985]
• Little John - True Confession [1984]
• Little John - Worries & Trouble [1985]
• Lone Ranger - Barnabas In Collins Wood [1979]
• Lone Ranger - M 16 [1982]
• Lord Tanamo - Calypso Reggae [1979]
• Massive Dread - Massive Dread [1979]
• Massive Dread - Strictly ... Bubbling [1982]
• Matumbi - Testify [1982]
• Max Romeo - Crazy World Of Dub [197X]
• Max Romeo - Holding Out My Love To You [1981]
• Maytones - Funny Man [1973-76]
• Maytones - One Way [1979]
• Maytones - Only Your Picture [197X]
• Meditations - Greatest Hits [197X]
• Meditations - Guidance [1978]
• Michael Palmer - Ghetto Living [1985]
• Michael Palmer - Lick Shot [1982]
• Michael Palmer - Pull It Up Now [1985]
• Michael Palmer - Sweet Daddy [1985]
• Michael Prophet - Blood Stain [1984]
• Michael Prophet - Settle Yu Fe Settle [1987]
• Mighty Diamonds - Backstage [1983]
• Mighty Diamonds - Changes [1981]
• Mighty Diamonds - Heads Of Government [198X]
• Mighty Diamonds - Kouchie Vibes [1978-84]
• Mighty Diamonds - Leaders Of Black Country [1983]
• Mighty Diamonds - Reggae Street [1981]
• Mighty Diamonds - Right Time [1976]
• Mighty Diamonds - Stand Up To Your Judgment [1978]
• Mighty Diamonds - Tell Me What's Wrong [1978]
• Mike Brooks - Rum Drinker [197X]
• Mikey Dread - African Anthem [1979]
• Mikey Dread - Evolutionary Rockers [1979]
• Mikey Ras Starr - Fire & Rain [1975-84]
• Morwells - Cool Runnings [1979]
• Morwells - Crab Race [1977]
• Morwells - Kingston 12 Toughie [1980]
• Natural Vibes - Life Hard A Yard [1982]
• Nicodemus Junior - Snakes And Ladders [1983]
• Noel Phillips - Youth Man Vibrations [1981]
• Norris Reid - Roots And Vine [1988]
• Nuroy & Uroy - The Originator [1976]
• Osbert Maddo - You Wanna Turn Me On [1982]
• Owen Gray - Forward On The Scene [1975]
• Owen Gray - Watch This Sound [198X]
• Paragons - Now [1982]
• Paragons - Return [198X]
• Paragons - Silver Jubilee [197X]
• Paragons - Sly & Robbie Meet The Paragons [1981]
• Paragons - The Legendary Paragons [197X-8X]
• Pat Kelly - Classics [1968-78]
• Pat Kelly - Give Love A Try [1978]
• Pat Kelly - Lonely Man [1978]
• Pat Kelly - Talk About Love [1978]
• Peter Metro - No Problem [1985]
• Peter Metro & Friends - Dedicated To You [1984]
• Peter Tosh - Bush Doctor [1978]
• Peter Tosh - Equal Rights [1977]
• Peter Tosh - Legalize It [1976]
• Peter Tosh - Mama Africa [1983]
• Peter Tosh - Mystic Man [1979]
• Peter Tosh - Talking Revolution [1978]
• Peter Tosh - Wanted Dread & Alive [1981]
• Prince Alla - Heaven Is My Roof [1979]
• Prince Alla - King Of The Road [1982]
• Prince Alla - Only Love Can Conquer [1976-79]
• Prince Alla - The Best Of Prince Alla [1980]
• Prince Alla & Junior Ross - I Can Hear The Children Singing [1976-79]
• Prince Far I - Cry Tuff Dub Encounter II [1979]
• Prince Far I - Health & Strength [1978-79]
• Prince Far I - Long Life [1978]
• Prince Far I & Trinity - DJ Originators Head To Head Vol 2 [197X-8X]
• Prince Hammer - World War Dub Part 1 [1979]
• Prince Jammy - Dub War Vol. 1 [1985]
• Prince Jammy - Kamikazi Dub [1979]
• Prince Jammy - Osbourne In Dub [1983]
• Prince Jammy - Strictly Dub [1981]
• Prince Junior - On Top [1980]
• Ranking Barnabas - The Cold Crusher [197X]
• Ranking Dellinger - Superstar [1977]
• Ranking Dread - Lots Of Loving [1980]
• Ranking Dread - Ranking Dread In Dub [1982]
• Ranking Joe - Weakheart Fadeaway [1978]
• Ranking Superstar - Repatriation Time [1980]
• Ranking Trevor - In Fine Style [1978]
• Ranking Trevor - Presenting Ranking Trevor [1981]
• Ranking Trevor & Trinity - Three Piece Chicken & Chips [1978]
• Ras Karbi - The Seven Seals [1984]
• Ras Michael & Sons Of Negus - Kibir-Am-Lak [1977]
• Ras Michael & Sons Of Negus - Rastafari [1975]
• Ras Michael & Sons Of Negus - Revelation [1982]
• Ras Midas - Stand Up Wise Up [1984]
• Revolutionaires - Dial M For Murder In Dub Style [1980]
• Revolutionaries - Jonkanoo Dub [1978]
• Revolutionaries - Reaction In Dub [1978]
• Revolutionaries - Revival [1973-76]
• Revolutionaries - Revolutionaries Sounds Vol 2 [1976]
• Revolutionaries - The Revolutionaries [1976]
• Revolutionaries - Top Ranking Dub [1978]
• Ricky Grant - Poverty People [1979]
• Rico Rodriguez - That Man Is Forward [1981]
• Ring Craft Posse - St. Catherine In Dub [1972-84]
• Rita Marley - Who Feels It Knows It [1980]
• Robert French - Mr French Showcase [198X]
• Robert French - Showcase In A Dancehall Style For All The Roots [198X]
• Ronnie Davis - Crucial [197X]
• Royals - Dubbing With The Royals [197X]
• Royals - Moving On [1981]
• Royals - Pick Up The Pieces [1977]
• Royals - Ten Years After [1978]
• Ruddy Thomas - First Time Around [1981]
• Ruddy Thomas - Reggae By Ruddy Thomas [1983]
• Sammy Dread - Early Days [198X]
• Scientist - Crucial Cuts Vol 2 [1984]
• Scientist - Dub War [1981]
• Scientist - Scientific Dub [1978-80]
• Scientist - The Best Dub Album In The World [1980]
• Scientist vs Professor - Dub Duel At King Tubby's [1983]
• Serge Gainsbourg - Aux Armes Et Caetera [1979]
• Sister Candy & Purpleman - Laserbeam [1983]
• Skatalites With Sly & Robbie & Taxi Gang - The Skatalites With Sly And Robbie And The Taxi Gang [197X]
• Slickers - Breakthrough [1979]
• Slim Smith - The Very Best Of [196X-7X]
• Sly Dunbar & Robbie Shakespeare & Various Artists - Unmetered Taxi [198X]
• Sly & Revolutionaries - Don't Underestimate The Force, The Force Is Within You [1977]
• Sly & Revolutionaries - Go Deh Wid Riddim [1977]
• Sly & Robbie - Disco Dub [1979]
• Sly & Robbie - Dub Rockers Delight [1982]
• Sly & Robbie - Gamblers Choice [198X]
• Sly & Robbie - Hot Dub [1984]
• Sly & Robbie - Language Barrier [1985]
• Sly & Robbie - Presents The Sixties, Seventies, Eighties Vol. II [198X]
• Sly & Robbie - Riddim [1978-85]
• Sly & Robbie - Syncopation [1982]
• Sly & Robbie - The Sixties + Seventies + Eighties = Taxi [1981]
• Sly & Robbie - This Is Crucial Reggae [197X]
• Sly & Robbie Meet King Tubby - Reggae Rasta Dub [1974-77]
• Sly & Robbie Meet King Tubby - Sly & Robbie Meet King Tubby [197X]
• Sly & Robbie Presents Paragons - Memories By The Score [197X]
• Sly , Robbie & Revolutionaries - Hardcore Dub [197X]
• Sly And The Revolutionaries With Jah Thomas - Black Ash Dub [1980]
• Soferno B - Soferno B In Dub 1980 Style [1979]
• Sons Of Negus - Rastafari In Dub [1978]
• Stanley Beckford - Gypsy Woman [1979]
• Stanley Beckford & Turbines - Africa [1971-73]
• Sugar Minott - A True [1985]
• Sugar Minott - Bitter Sweet [1979]
• Sugar Minott - Channel 1 Collection [198X]
• Sugar Minott - Rydim [1985]
• Sugar Minott - Sufferer's Choice [1983]
• Sugar Minott - Time Longer Than Rope [1985]
• Sugar Minott & Leroy Smart - Rockers Awards Winners [1984]
• Superstar Yellowman Has Arrived With Toyan - Superstar Yellowman Has Arrived With Toyan [1982]
• Sylford Walker - Nutin Na Gwan [1975-79]
• Tappa Zukie - Deep Roots [197X-8X]
• Tappa Zukie - Escape From Hell [1977]
• Tappa Zukie - Living In The Ghetto [1976-78]
• Tappa Zukie - Raggy Joey Boy [1982]
• Tappa Zukie - Tapper Zukie In Dub [1976]
• Tapper Zukie - Blackman [1978]
• Techniques - I'll Never Fall In Love [1983]
• Techniques - Techniques In Dub [197X]
• Tenor Saw - Fever [1985]
• Tetrack - Let's Get Started [1980]
• Tetrack - Trouble [1983]
• The Agrovators - Jammies In Lion Dub Style [1978]
• The Rolands - Johnny Dollar [1982]
• The Yabby You Vibration - Deliver Me From My Enemies [1977]
• Tommy McCook - Blazing Horns - Tenor In Roots [1976-78]
• Tommy McCook & Aggravators - Brass Rockers [1975]
• Tommy McCook & Aggrovators - Cookin [1975]
• Tommy McCook & Aggrovators - Disco Rockers [1977]
• Tommy McCook & Bobby Ellis - Blazing Horns [1977]
• Tony Tuff - From Tony Tuff To Lovers Everywhere [198X]
• Tony Tuff - Hustling [1981]
• Toyan - Toyan [1982]
• Travellers - Black Black Minds [1977]
• Trevor Hartley - Innocent Lover [1979]
• Trinity - African Revolution [1979]
• Trinity - Around The World [198X]
• Trinity - Full House [1981]
• Trinity - Three Piece Suit [1977]
• Triston Palmer & Toyan - Nice Time [1982]
• Tyrone Evans - Don Evans [1983]
• U Black - Westbound Thing A Swing [1977]
• U Brown - Jam It Tonight [1983]
• U Brown - Repatriation [1979]
• U Roy - Jah Son Of Africa [1978]
• U Roy - Line Up And Come [1987]
• U Roy - Rasta Ambassador [1977]
• Various Artists - Aquarius Rock [197X]
• Various Artists - Baffling Smoke Signal [1976-78]
• Various Artists - Black & White Reggae Classics Vol 1 [198X]
• Various Artists - Black Echoes [1977]
• Various Artists - Clocktower Presents Conquerors In Dub [197X]
• Various Artists - Dynamite Series #3 [198X]
• Various Artists - Every Mouth Must Be Fed [1973-76]
• Various Artists - Jah Son Invasion [1982]
• Various Artists - Joe Gibbs Original DJ Classics Vol 3 [197X-8X]
• Various Artists - King Jammy In Roots [197X-8X]
• Various Artists - King Of Dub [1977-79]
• Various Artists - Life Goes In Circles [1974-79]
• Various Artists - Reggae Hits Of The 80's [1982]
• Various Artists - Revive Reggae Classics [198X]
• Various Artists - Rockers All-Star Explosion [197X]
• Various Artists - Roots Of Dance Hall [197X]
• Various Artists - Sly & Robbie's Taxi Sound [198X]
• Various Artists - Sound System Rockers [1969-75]
• Various Artists - Sufferation [197X]
• Various Artists - Sunsplash Showcase [1981]
• Various Artists - Top Ranking D.J. Session Volume II [1980]
• Various Artists - Treasure Isle In Dub [1970-78]
• Various Artists - Two Time Girl [1984]
• Voice Of Progress - Mini Bus Driver [1982]
• Wailing Souls - On The Rocks [1983]
• Wailing Souls - Wailing Souls At Channel One [197X]
• Wayne Wade - Dancing Time [1978]
• Welton Irie - Army Life [1982]
• Winston Hussey - Yuh Face Look Good [198X]
• Winston Jarrett & Righteous Flames - Man Of The Ghetto [1977]
• Winston Jarrett & Righteous Flames - Ranking Ghetto Style [1980]
• Winston Wright - Melody Of Love [1977]
• Yabby U - Jah Jah Way [1980]
• Yabby U & Michael Prophet & Wayne Wade - Prophecy [1982]
• Yabby U Meets Sly & Robbie Along With Tommy McCook - Yabby You Meets Sly & Robie Along With Tommy McCook [198X]
• Yabby You - Beware [1978]
• Yabby You - Chant Down Babylon Kingdom [1976]
• Yabby You & King Tubby - King Tubby's Prophesy Of Dub [1976]
• Yabby You & Various Artists - Jesus Dread [1972-77]
• Yellowman - Galong, Galong, Galong [1985]
• Yellowman - Girls Them Pet [1986]
• Yellowman - Them A Mad Over Me [1982]
• Yellowman - Walking Jewellery Store [1985]
• Yellowman & Charlie Chaplin - Yellow Man Meets Charlie Chaplin [198X]
Guitar
• Culture - Two Sevens Clash [1977]
• Dennis Brown - Visions Of Dennis Brown [1978]
• Jimmy Riley - Rydim Driven [1981]
• Royals - Ten Years After [1978]
• Sly Dunbar & Robbie Shakespeare & Various Artists - Unmetered Taxi [198X]
• Sly & Robbie - Presents The Sixties, Seventies, Eighties Vol. II [198X]
• Various Artists - United Dreadlocks Vol 1 [1977]
• Various Artists - United Dreadlocks Vol 2 [1980]
• Yellowman - Girls Them Pet [1986]
Bass Drum
• Sir Coxsone Sound - King Of The Dub Rock Part 2 [1982]
• Uniques - Showcase [1978]
Rhythm Guitar
• Barry Brown - Far East [1982]
• Clint Eastwood - Death In The Arena [1978]
• Ini Kamoze - Statement [1984]
• Jimmy Riley - Put The People First [1982]
• Lambert Douglas - Living Man [1977]
• Leroy Smart - Ballistic Affair [1977]
• Mighty Diamonds - Stand Up To Your Judgment [1978]
• Pat Kelly - Talk About Love [1978]
• Revolutionaries - Jonkanoo Dub [1978]
• Revolutionaries - Reaction In Dub [1978]
• Sly Dunbar & Various Artists - Simple Sly Man [1978]
• Sly & Revolutionaries - Go Deh Wid Riddim [1977]
• Sly & Robbie - Presents The Sixties, Seventies, Eighties Vol. II [198X]
• Wailing Souls - Wailing Souls At Channel One [197X]
• Welton Irie - Army Life [1982]
Lead Guitar
• Bebo - In A Dub Style [1985]
• Ini Kamoze - Statement [1984]
• Jimmy Riley - Put The People First [1982]
• Leroy Smart - Exclusive [1984]
• Welton Irie - Army Life [1982]
Backing Vocals
• Ini Kamoze - Statement [1984]
• Jimmy Riley - Rydim Driven [1981]
• Linval Thompson - Ease Up [1983]
• Sly & Robbie - The Sixties + Seventies + Eighties = Taxi [1981]
Piano
• Black Uhuru - Red [1981]
• Glen Da-Casta - Mind Blowing Melody [1979]
• Jackie Edwards - Come To Me Softly [1979]
• Jackie Edwards - Tell Me Darling [197X]
Electric Piano
• Glen Da-Casta - Mind Blowing Melody [1979]
Harp
• Peter Tosh - Equal Rights [1977]
Vocals
• Sly & Robbie - The Sixties + Seventies + Eighties = Taxi [1981]
Horns
• Sly & Robbie - The Sixties + Seventies + Eighties = Taxi [1981]
Synthesiser
• Yellowman - Girls Them Pet [1986]
Others
Arranger
• Sly & Robbie - Disco Dub [1979]
• Sly & Robbie - The Sixties + Seventies + Eighties = Taxi [1981]



HAPPY BIRTHDAY ROBBIE.

THE DECLINE OF RINGTONES

The research firm IBISWorld new study indicates that the music ringtone market is continuing its steady decline. IBISWorld forecasts that revenue will decline for the second consecutive year down 15% to $750 million from its $880 million peak in 2007.

The reason for the decline of ringtones is due to the growing demand of downloads, which is worth an estimated $1.94 billion. In the inception of ringtones they were purchased via text and cost consumers up to $5 a song. Whereas, with downloads a song can be purchased for less than one dollar.

Senior Analyst of IBISWorld indicated that the ringtone market has reached its decline stage and its life cycle is expected to last approximately 15 years. He further stated that ringtones boomed overnight and its decline is happening just as fast as it entered.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO JUNIOR TUCKER

Junior Tucker was born in Kingston, Jamaica, he began singing at the age of 5. Junior became a household name in Jamaica at the age of 7 with his first song "Happy" that went to number in the charts.

At age 12, he was singed to Island Records. At 14 he obtained a recording contract with Geffen Records, USA and at 23 he was signed to Virgin Records, UK.

During his days as a dancehall artist Junior had many number one songs, singer of the year titles, fame, fortunes, jet set life style that one would love to have. For Junior this brought added pressure, as he had to work extremely hard to maintain his position for the public.

The turbulence that was present in his life, the death of his father and having to maintain a number one position, he yearned a more meaningful life. In so doing, he kept searching, praying and looking at other religions for answers. One night he received an answer that woke him from his sleep. It was then and there he was delivered. Junior publicly accepted Jesus Christ at a gospel concert that very same week.

Since, Junior's acceptance of Jesus Christ he has often professed that he has seen the light and there is no turning back. Junior resides in Florida with his wife and three daughters. He continues to bless his audience with his singing, preaching and praise workshops.


Today, I would like to wish JUNIOR TUCKER a HAPPY BIRTHDAY.


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REGGAE - GRAMMY SUBMISSIONS

001. The Aggrolites
IV


002. Anthony B
RISE UP


003. Buju Banton
RASTA GOT SOUL


004. Benaissa
TABLES TURN


005. Ce'Cile
WAITING


006. De Apostle
KING OF THE V.I.


007. Easy Star All-Stars
EASY STAR'S LONELY HEARTS
DUB BAND


008. Lutan Fyah
JUSTICE


009. Terry Ganzie
LOOSE AND RUNNING


010. Gyptian
I CAN FEEL YOUR PAIN


011. Inner Circle
STATE OF DA WORLD


012. Gregory Isaacs
BRAND NEW ME


013. The Itals
LET DEM TALK


014. Jah Cure
THE UNIVERSAL CURE


015. John Brown's Body
RE-AMPLIFY

016. Kronik
BREAKING LOOSE


017. Lady G
RATED G


018. Terry Linen
A BETTER MAN


019. Julian Marley
AWAKE


020. Stephen Marley
MIND CONTROL - ACOUSTIC


021. Mavado
MR. BROOKS...A BETTER
TOMORROW


022. Mishka
ABOVE THE BONES


023. Fantan Mojah
STRONGER

024. Sean Paul
IMPERIAL BLAZE


025. Prezident Brown
COMMON PROSPERITY


026. Queen Ifrica
MONTEGO BAY


027. Rebelution
BRIGHT SIDE OF LIFE


028. Tarrus Riley
CONTAGIOUS


029. Sizzla
GHETTO YOUTH-OLOGY


030. Mikey Spice
WALK A MILE


031. T.O.K.
OUR WORLD


032. Shango Trex
SHANGO TREX


033. Various Artists
CHEMISTRY RIDDIM


034. Various Artists
THE HIT LIST


035.Various Artists
NATIONAL PRIDE


036. Various Artists
REGGAE GOLD 2009


037.Various Artists
REGGAE JAMMIN VOL. 1


038. Glen Washington
DESTINY


039. Westbound Train
COME AND GET IT

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO THE ORIGINATOR - DADDY U ROY

Ewart Beckford OD, a/k/a U-Roy



U-Roy born Ewart Beckford, 21 September 1942, Jones Town, Jamaica is THE ORIGINATOR, he was not the first to record music nor be a DJ. He is best known as a pioneer of toasting. His style was so different that it changed Jamaica's music scene forever.

U-Roy or Daddy Roy as some like to call him began his music career in 1961, this was not an easy road as he bumped from here and there. He was known to perform at the Doctor Dickie's Dynamite sound system. He then moved on to the Sir Mike the Musical Thunderstorm and then in 1968 to the Sir George the Atomic sound system. It was with Mr. Coxone Dodd's encouragement he was taken away from this scene. During his time with Coxone Dodd, he met King Tubby who was a disc cutter at Duke Reid's studio. In 1969, King Tubby started his own HI-FI and brought U-Roy as his main DJ. It was on this set that producer, the late Keith Hudson was the very first to recognize the DJ and took him into the studio to cut the song "Dynamic Fashion Way." U-Roy's next recording was a combination with the late Peter Tosh. This recording entitled "Selassie," was done by Lee Perry. U-Roy did one more tune for Mr. Perry "O.K. Corral" then made his way back to the late Keith Hudson. Thereafter, he found another producer Lloyd Daley and recorded "Scandal" and "Sound of the Wise."

In 1970, major changes came in U-Roy's music career. At a sound system party John Holt who was the lead vocalist of The Paragons heard U-Roy dj-ing over his hit song "Wear You to the Ball" Holt was amazed at U-Roy's style and was more so surprised at his performance and the reaction of the crowd. The following day John visited producer Duke Reid and insisted that he record the DJ. The producer agreed and U-Roy then proceeded to cut two singles ("Wake the Town" and "Rule the Nation") over the classic Treasure Isle. The first song was a massive hit in Jamaica and rose to the top of the charts. That song was a version of the late Alton Ellis' "Girl I've Got a Date." U-Roy's second song "Rule the Nation," was cut over the Techniques' "Love is Not a Gamble," and this song also had a great impact on Jamaica and made it's way up into the charts in no time. The success of these two songs made U-Roy and his team on a roll with a follow up, "Wear You to the Ball." Once again, the latter made it's way into the charts that U-Roy had three singles in the three top spots. Having had the run of success with Reid, U-Roy stayed put and recorded twenty nine more songs.

U-Roy's success continue throughout this period, some may say most famously with the album Dread in a Babylon, produced by "Prince" Tony Robinson. The album cover had many tongues wagging in that it featured an iconic picture of U-Roy disappearing in a thick cloud of ganja smoke holding a chalice. The album also included the song "Chalice in the Palace" which portrayed the image of smoking ganja with Queen Elizabeth II, in Buckingham Palace.

In the 1980's U-Roy had garnered much acclaim in the United Kingdom (Brixton, Harlesden, Wilesden, Manchester, Birmingham to name a few).

In 1982, he appeared at Reggae Sunsplash for the first time. In 1983, he was on the King Stur-Gav Hi Fi Lee Unlimited album and in 1985 returned to Reggae Sunsplash.

Reggae fans did not hear from the Originator for a period of two years and to make up for lost time, in 1987 he went back into the studio and teamed up with Tappa Zukie for the Line Up and Come album. He also released Music Addict, by Prince Jazzbo. While working on this album his eagerness dwindled. In the summer of 1990 he made a third appearance at Reggae Sunsplash. During this period of his music career U-Roy stayed out of the recording studios. However, in 1991, he was back in London performing at the Hammersmith Palais. During his stay in London producer Mad Professor got him back in to the studio to record True Born African album. 1993 we saw guest appearances from a number of artists (Sandra Cross, Yabby You and Susan Cadogan) on his "Smile Awhile. In turn we saw the DJ guest appearance on Noal Irie's 1993 album "Work So Hard." 1996, U-Roy did a combination with lovers rock queen, Susan Cadogan of her classic hit "Hurt So Good."

His most recent album was in 2000 Serious Matter.

On October 15, 2007, U-Roy was awarded Jamaica's Oder of Distinction in the rank of Officer for contribution to the development of Jamaican music for over forty years. This presentation was done by Governor General Sir Kenneth Hall.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dDE4Z1w3P8U


Today, I would like to take this time out to wish my favorite DJ/Toaster/Originator a HAPPY AND BLESS BIRTHDAY.

NP. To my school and school mates in England sorry for marking up your school desks with my favorite DJ's name but then again I am not sorry.
(Yes still cheeky)

BIRTHDAY GREETINGS TO CARLTON LIVINGSTON, Reggae Artist/Songwriter

Carlton Livingston was on September 19, 1962, St. Mary, Jamaica. He was the fourth child, in a family of six. He was first exposed to the joys of music in church. His sisters were choir singers and his mother was an organist. Carlton then started to sing in choirs and in an informal harmony trio.

From this early age music was a big part of Carlton's life and his entire family supported him.
Prior to entering the music business fully he recorded "The Tale of Two Cities" in 1978 at Channel One. Thereafter, Carlton was approached by a gentleman by the name of Leon Symoie, from Trillseekers" record label. He then recorded and released songs in which his first record/LP was "Soweto". This album was well received, but not a chart topper. Carlton's career then took a turn to radio broadcast. In 1979, he was sorted out by Tony Walcott, who took him to reggae and DJ training sessions, which led his career to a huge success. This same year Carlton created and recorded more than forty songs.

Having obtained this type of success within his community, Carlton moved on to the big times. He recorded "Tricks" and Hot Summer". These were accepted in England and the United States. In 1992, he toured North America, performed at some of the largest venues and his popularity grew from here on.

Later on he worked with several of the top Jamaican producers (Coxsone Dodd, Winston Riley, Sly & Robbie, Clive Jarrett, and King Jammy). He is well known for his 1984 hit song, "100 Weight of Collie Weed." Carlton then released Emotions in 1994. Four years later he had an international hit when he teamed up with Shabba Ranks and redid his song "Rumours" produced by Bobby Digital.

In the reggae industry Carlton Livingston is one of the best singers and songwriters of the eighties and early nineties, as well as today. This can be seen from the large number of reggae artists who have performed and recorded his cover versions. Carlton is not done as yet, as he still performing here in the United States and constantly tours Europe and Japan. Presently he lives in the United States and has a new song out that is doing very well.

It is with great honor and pleasure I take this time out to wish CARLTON LIVINGSTON a very, very HAPPY BIRTHDAY. To all please go to Carlton's page and wish him happy birthday and call your radio people wherever you are to request his songs.

Once again CARLTON, HAPPY BIRTHDAY.

BIRTHDAY GREETINGS TO LEEBERT MORRISONa/k/a GIBBY

LEEBERT MORRISON a/k/a GIBBY September 17, 1957

BEST KNOWN FOR THE FOLLOWING WORK(S):

Productions
• Carrier - The Beginning [1983]

As a musician Bass
• Beres Hammond - Beres Hammond [1985]
• Beres Hammond - Let's Make A Song [1981]
• Bunny Wailer - Live ! [1983]
• Carrier - The Beginning [1983]
• Danny Dread I - Hit Me With Music [1983]
• Delroy Williams - I Stand Black [1982]
• Earl Chinna Smith - Dub It [1983]
• Edi Fitzroy - First Class Citizen [1982]
• Jimmy Cliff - Give Thankx [1978]
• Kiddus I - Graduation In Zion [1978-80]
• Papa San Meets Anthony Red Rose - Frontline [1986]
• Peter Tosh - Mama Africa [1983]
• Peter Tosh - No Nuclear War [1987]
• Toots & Maytals - Knock Out ! [1981]
• Various Artists - High Times All Stars Explosion [1985]
• Willie Lindo - Tuned In Reggae [1980]


Rhythm Guitar
• Mutabaruka - The Mystery Unfolds [1986]
• Norris Reid - Roots And Vine [1988]
• Papa San Meets Anthony Red Rose - Frontline [1986]

Guitar
• Carrier - The Beginning [1983]
• Lady Ann - Vanity [1983]
• Sonia Spence - Pure Love [198X]
• Various Artists - King Stur-Gav Live At Negril [1983]
Percussions
• Carrier - The Beginning [1983]

Backing Vocals
• Carrier - The Beginning [1983]

Lead Guitar
• Mutabaruka - The Mystery Unfolds [1986]
• Papa San Meets Anthony Red Rose - Frontline [1986]
• Tippa Irie - Is It Really Happening To Me [1986]

Let us all take this time to wish Gibby a HAPPY BIRTHDAY.

BIRTHDAY GREETINGS TO AVIRL FRANCIS, Radio/TV Host

AVRIL FRANCIS

Avril Francis, is the host of ER Radio, and the Avril TV Show. She is known to conduct interviews with artists, musicians, professionals and politicians. She is known to be honest, comedic and speaks her mind on any topic.

Raised on one of the most seductive islands in the Caribbean, that is uncrowded and unspoiled, known for its intoxicating natural beauty, sunny skies, warm waters, St. Kitts, Avril now lives in New York with her children. She can be heard on 93.5 FM (www.wvipfm.com) every Monday at 9 p.m., and seen each and every Thursday on Channel 70 in the Bronx at 10 p.m.

Today September 17, let us take this time to wish our radio host and face book friend who keeps us laughing AVRIL a HAPPY BIRTHDAY.

BIRTHDAY GREETINGS TO STAN EVAN SMITH, Publicist/Journalist

STAN EVAN SMITH

Stan Evan Smith, is the C.E.O. of E.V.L.T. Multi-Media Communications, a firm that provides services (publicity, artist-bios, press releases, events coordination and production, media consultant, artist management, stage, management, multi media promotion on album and book launchings and concert promotion) to the entertainment industry, corporations and non-profit organizations. He consults regularly with executives from a variety of fields to help create solutions to music industry impacting problems.

Raised in Jamaica, Stan now lives in the United States. Stan's work has appeared in publications in the United States, Europe and the Caribbean. Presently one can read his columns in Jahwork.org, Westindiantimes.net, Jamaicans.com, Reggaeweb.com to name a few.

Let us take time out today to wish this hard working, well respect man, journalist, publicist, music industry insider a HAPPY BIRTHDAY.

BIRTHDAY GREETINGS TO CHARMAINE DACOSTA FORMER MEMBER OF WORL-A-GIRL

Charmaine DaCosta (September 15)

Worl-A-Girl reggae/dancehall group, formed in 1991. Founding vocalists Charmaine (Charmaine DaCosta), Miss Linda (Linda Scott), Sabrina (Sabrina Cohen) and Sensi (Angela Wilks) released their first album in 1994. The group is perhaps best known for the single Jamaican Bobsledding Chant from the soundtrack for the movie Cool Runnings.

• Worl-A-Girl (1994)
• No Gunshot (single; 1994)
• No Woman No Cry (single; 1995)
• Party (2000)

Charmaine left the group in 1995 to pursue a solo career as a gospel singer. She has turned in her dancehall boots and has produced a Christian CD that is to be lauded both in terms of content and quality. A Prayer is another great piece of written work from Charmaine DaCosta who believes her mission is to encourage those in need of a little love, compassion, and someone to say “I know what you are going through.” Women will love this CD as there are so many songs that touch on their issue with the world and their faith. Christian singles will particularly identify with “Do You Know”. Ever found it difficult to pray? Then “This Letter” is just for you; feel isolated? “God in me” is the ticket. Since A Prayer’s release in February, Charmaine has been doing promotional dates in New York but is getting ready to go into high gear for the fall with appearances planned in Jamaica, Florida and the Northeast United States.

On this day (September 15) we wish Charmain DaCosta a very HAPPY BIRTHDAY.

REMEMBERING BOB MARLEY

REGGAE HISTORY (SEPTEMBER) In September 1980, on the eve of a 60-date tour with Stevie Wonder, reggae icon Bob Marley went out for a run in Central Park and collapsed. Less than eight months later he was dead.

REMEMBERING: Peter McIntosh/Peter Tosh - Murdered Sept. 11, 1987 at his home in Kingston, Jamaica. AND Free I (Jeff Dixon) got shot on Sept 11, 1987 at Peter Tosh's home in Kingston, Jamaica.

Peter Tosh, born Winston Hubert McIntosh (18 October 1944 – 11 September 1987) was a reggae musician who was a member of The Wailers who then went on to have a successful solo career and a trailblazer for the Rastafari movement.

Peter grew up in Trenchtown, Kingston, Jamaica. He stood out because of his height at 6 feet, 3 inches. He was known for his temper and sarcasm which always kept him in trouble. His sharp tongue and no hold back attitude earned him the nickname Steppin' Razor a song written by his mentor, Joe Higgs. Tosh began to sing and learn guitar at a very young age, and was inspired by the American radio stations that he listened to on his radio.


REMEMBERING: Early B (Earlando Neil) - The Doctor, shot accidentally at the Windsor Cricket Club, Dorchester, Massachusetts, Sept 11, 1994.

Earlando Arrington Neil, better known by his stage name Early B, was an early dancehall and reggae deejay whose lyrics had a cultural bent, noted mainly in his hits Visit of King Selassie, History of Jamaica and Wheely Wheely, the latter an ode to bicycle-riding in Jamaica.


Earlando was born into a poor family and left a promising school career at age seventeen to support his mother and two brothers. He first worked as a machine clerk but within a year was elevated to acting supervisor position.

Neil began performing live on Soul Imperial Hi-Fi alongside his young apprentice, Wild Apache (aka Super Cat). He earned his stage name as a result of his reputation for arriving to shows early, thus gaining the name Early Bird, then finally Early B. Early B played on King Majesty Set. This sound played all over the parish of St. Thomas. In the evenings he dragged the young Supercat out of his yard in Kingston to the countryside where they performed on King Majesty for almost a year. The owner of King Majesty was a manager in the sugar cane industry and unfortunately was unable to run the sound system during harvest time. Frustration boiled over for "Cat" and Early B who both had ambitions to make it big in the business. Their first chance for this came with Killamanjaro.

After Killamanjaro made a name for themselves Early B acquired a new nickname - The Doctor. He had endless queues of patients as "Jaro" came of age and established itself as one of the top sets, ranking amongst the legends of the sound world such as Gemini, Black Scorpio, Lee's Unlimited, Volcano and the mighty King Sturgav.

Early B was in constant demand as a recording artist scoring hits such as Gaterman Get Fraid, Wheel Wheely (also called One Wheely Wheely), Sunday Dish, and Learn Fe Drive. His next step towards the top was a move to the United States where he continued to be a dancehall favorite. Early B's deejay career brought him to other sound systems as well, including the African Star sound system in Toronto, Canada and Crystal Blue Flames Sound in New York City.