Reggae Splash
In the seventies, I was deep into reggae and rasta roots.
Black Uhuru - The Youth Of Eglington
Personnel:
Michael Rose - vocals
Derrick "Duckie" Simpson - harmony vocals
Puma Jones - harmony vocals
Sly Dunbar - drums, syndrums
Robbie Shakespeare - bass, piano
Ranchie McLean - rhythm guitar, lead guitar
Mikey Chung - rhythm guitar, lead guitar
Dougie Bryan - lead guitar
Barry Reynolds - lead guitar
Robert Lynn - piano
Keith Sterling - piano
Uziah "Sticky" Thompson - Percussion
Black Uhuru is a Jamaican reggae group formed in 1972, initially as Uhuru (Swahili for 'freedom'). The group has undergone several line-up changes over the years, with Derrick "Duckie" Simpson as the mainstay. They had their most successful period in the 1980s, with their album Anthem winning the first-ever Grammy Award for Best Reggae Album in 1985.
The Congos - Fisherman
From the CD - Heart of the Congos (c)1977 Blood & Fire Records
The Gladiators - Soul Rebel
Black Uhuru - The Youth Of Eglington
Click to viewPersonnel:
Michael Rose - vocals
Derrick "Duckie" Simpson - harmony vocals
Puma Jones - harmony vocals
Sly Dunbar - drums, syndrums
Robbie Shakespeare - bass, piano
Ranchie McLean - rhythm guitar, lead guitar
Mikey Chung - rhythm guitar, lead guitar
Dougie Bryan - lead guitar
Barry Reynolds - lead guitar
Robert Lynn - piano
Keith Sterling - piano
Uziah "Sticky" Thompson - Percussion
Black Uhuru is a Jamaican reggae group formed in 1972, initially as Uhuru (Swahili for 'freedom'). The group has undergone several line-up changes over the years, with Derrick "Duckie" Simpson as the mainstay. They had their most successful period in the 1980s, with their album Anthem winning the first-ever Grammy Award for Best Reggae Album in 1985.
The Congos - Fisherman
From the CD - Heart of the Congos (c)1977 Blood & Fire Records
The Gladiators - Soul Rebel