Judge Dread Special- 4ZzZ 102.1 FM Skatrek Feb 17 2005
Skatrek 4ZzZ 102.1FM Thurs Feb 17 2005
Tracey's Monthly Special featured Judge Dread. Thanks to Skatrek regular Derek for the suggestion.
Cheers to Troy, Lady at the Fairy Shop at Paddington (She wants to buy his entire collection! She has never heard him before and found him channel flicking when driving.) , Alan, Mark and Tom.
Other bits and bobs:
Fishbone: Skinny's have ONE copy of a Fishbone DVD. $28.50 gets ya about 7 videos and a documentary. They have a new CD out soon too!
The Knockabouts (Melb): mp3 on their site including FISHBONE and The BUSINESS covers. They were recorded live in Feb 05 (their 14th gig) . Worth checking out! Just don't expect a bio- they haven't done one yet. www.theknockabouts.cjb.net
Skatrek AMRAP compilation is near completion. You'll be able to download a heap of free mp3's from local ska, reggae and dub bands. To be featured on .... www.skatrek.com (coming soon!)
Judge Dread
Information and its sources include bio, discography, obituary, memorial site. These give you an overview and by no means exhaustive. This isn't listed but it's a great box set
Judge Dread's Big Tin- The World Famous Harry May Record Company- barcode 664813101028- www.harrymayrecord.com (comes with pin up post cards)
Maryjane- The Natural Mystics (Ska Skank Down Under Vol 2 #10)
Big One- Judge Dread
Big Nine- Judge Dread
Big Seven - Judge Dread
Big Five- Judge Dread
Big Six - Judge Dread
"SIDE A" Vinyl Judge Dreadmania- It's all in the Mind copyright 1972 published 1973 Trojan Records ITFL344947 (TRLS60) filed under comedy in the 4ZzZ Music Library (4ZzZ subscribers making requests- will find this handy)
All in the Mind
Big Six
Deception
Dr. Kitch
Oh! She's a big girl now
Mary Ann
Big Punk- Judge Dread
Y viva Suspenders- Judge Dread
Wild Women- Benny Hill
Judge Dread- Bad Manners and Judge Dread (Soccer Demo)
Winkle Man- Judge Dread
Lovers Rock- Judge Dread
Ska Fever- Judge Dread
Summer Footstomp - Judege Dread with The Hotknives
Summer Fun- Judge Dread with The Hotknives
Bring Back the Skins (Revise)
Big 7 - Judge Dread with Dr Ring Ding and the Senior Allstars (Dancehall version)
Phoenix City- Judge Dread
Skatrek
4ZzZ 102.1FM
Skatracey and Schleke
PO Box 509
Brisbane 4006
Australia
http://www.4zzzfm.org.au
(Promos: please supply a copy for each announcer)
Biography (Encyclopedia of Popular Music Copyright Muze UK Ltd. 1989 - 2004)
b. Alex Hughes, 2 May 1945, Kent, England, d. 13 March 1998, Canterbury, Kent, England. Hughes was a bouncer in London clubs at the end of the 60s and became familiar with reggae through his work, where he had become acquainted with the likes of Derrick Morgan and Prince Buster. In 1969, Buster had a huge underground hit with the obscene "Big 5", a version of Brook Benton's "Rainy Night In Georgia". It was clear there was a gap waiting to be filled when Buster failed to follow up on his hit, so Hughes, aka Judge Dread (a name borrowed from a Prince Buster character), plunged in. His first single, "Big Six", went to number 11 in 1972, and spent more than six months in the charts. No-one heard it on air: it was a filthy nursery rhyme. "Big Seven" did better than "Big Six", and from this point onwards Dread scored hits with "Big Eight", a ridiculous version of "Je T'Aime ... Moi Non Plus", and a string of other novelty reggae records, often co-penned by his friend and manager, Fred Lemon. Incidentally, "Big Six" was also a hit in Jamaica. Five years and 11 hits later (including such musical delicacies as "Y Viva Suspenders" and "Up With The Cock"), the good-natured Hughes, one of just two acts successfully to combine music hall with reggae (the other was Count Prince Miller, whose "Mule Train" rivaled Dread for sheer chutzpah), had finally ground to a halt in chart terms. In later years, he was found occasionally working the clubs, and he had also sought employment as a local newspaper columnist in Snodland, Kent. In March 1998, he suffered a fatal heart attack while performing in concert at the Penny Whistle Theatre in Canterbury.
THE JUDGE DREAD MEMORIAL SITE
http://www.tic.de/mkrauel/dread.htm
What has the Judge Dread Memorial Site to offer?
Personal Accounts & Pictures - exclusively on this site ! -
Information about Dread on these pages
Music & Video - exclusively ! -
Everything I need to know about life I learned from Judge Dread !
Links to other webpages
The BIG Judge Dread Interview
Noah Wildman
In mid-April1997, The People's SKA Annual had the privilege of speaking to one of the key artists who were critical in helping ska music get to where it is today. Judge Dread's personal history reads like the history of Mod, Skinhead & skinhead reggae, 2Tone and more. Eminently quotable, the entire interview is presented here, uncensored and uncut.
http://www.fortunecity.com/tinpan/ayers/254/judge.htm
Encyclopedia of Popular Music Copyright Muze UK Ltd. 1989 - 2004
Discography:
Dreadmania: It's All In The Mind (Trojan 1972)***, Working Class 'Ero (Trojan 1974)***, Bedtime Stories (Creole 1975)***, Last Of The Skinheads (Cactus 1976)***, 40 Big Ones (Creole 1977)***, Reggae And Ska (TTR 1980)***, Rub-A-Dub (Creole 1981)***, Not Guilty (Creole 1984)**, Live And Lewd (Skank 1988)**, Never Mind Up With The Cock, Here's Judge Dread (Tring 1994)**, Ska'd For Life (Magnum 1996)**, Dread White And Blue (Skank 1996)***.
Compilations:
The Best Of Judge Dread (Klik 1976)***, The Best Worst Of Judge Dread (Creole 1978)***, The Legendary Judge Dread Volume 1 (Link 1989)***, The Legendary Judge Dread Volume 2 (Link 1989)***,The Very Worst Of Judge Dread (Creole 1991)***, The Big 24 (Trojan 1994)***, Big 14 (Hallmark 1995)***, Greatest Hits (K-Tel 1997)***, Big Hits (Summit 1997)***, Big Ones (Charly 1998)***, Judge Dread's Big Tin (Harry May 2001)***, Big Seven: The Best Of Judge Dread (Trojan 2003)***.
MTV OBITUARY " Judge Dread Dead"
One of the leaders of the ska/reggae revival popular in England in the seventies has died on
stage in England. Judge Dread, a/k/a Alex Hughes and often billed as "The World's No. 1
Rude Boy," had just finished a performance at a theater Thursday night in Canterbury, England, when he collapsed.
England's Press Association news reports that the audience, used to Dread's reputation as a
jokester, assumed it was part of the act until an off duty paramedic in the crowd realized the
situation was serious and began administering CPR. Dread was pronounced dead on arrival to the hospital. The cause of death has not been determined, but a heart attack is suspected.
Although he was never overly successful in the States, Dread sold millions of records over his 20-year-plus career. He remained active, often touring Europe and issuing his songs on a
variety of recent reggae and ska compilations.
Portly, graying, balding, white and over fifty, Hughes, a former DJ and Rolling Stones security guard, was hardly a boy even when he began his career, and by today's standards he wasn't overly rude. But when he hit the charts with "Dreadmania" in 1973, he and his peers were champions of risque themes and songs about injustice and inequality. His records were banned by the BBC.
Just a few of his early albums included the aforementioned "Dreadmania" along with "Working Class 'ero," (1974), "Bedtime Stories," (1975), "Last of the Skinheads," (1976), the hot-selling "40 Big Ones" (1980), and "Not Guilty" (1984).
JAM/CANOE OBITUARY "Reggae singer dies after collapsing on stage "
CANTERBURY, England (AP) -- Judge Dread, whose fusion of smutty lyrics and a reggae beat produced a pair of top 10 singles in Britain in the 1970s, has died after collapsing during a performance. Dread was pronounced dead at the Kent and Canterbury hospital after collapsing Friday at the end of a show in Canterbury. Police said he appeared to have suffered a heart attack. An obituary published today in The Times said he was 53. There was no information about survivors or funeral arrangements. A burly, blond Englishman whose real name was Alex Hughes, Dread used Jamaican musicians in his band. He had his first British hit in 1972 with "Big Six," which got as high as No. 11 during 27 weeks on the chart. He later had two songs in the top 10 -- "Big Seven" in 1972, and "Je T'aime (moi non plus)," a takeoff on the heavy-breathing
Tracey's Monthly Special featured Judge Dread. Thanks to Skatrek regular Derek for the suggestion.
Cheers to Troy, Lady at the Fairy Shop at Paddington (She wants to buy his entire collection! She has never heard him before and found him channel flicking when driving.) , Alan, Mark and Tom.
Other bits and bobs:
Fishbone: Skinny's have ONE copy of a Fishbone DVD. $28.50 gets ya about 7 videos and a documentary. They have a new CD out soon too!
The Knockabouts (Melb): mp3 on their site including FISHBONE and The BUSINESS covers. They were recorded live in Feb 05 (their 14th gig) . Worth checking out! Just don't expect a bio- they haven't done one yet. www.theknockabouts.cjb.net
Skatrek AMRAP compilation is near completion. You'll be able to download a heap of free mp3's from local ska, reggae and dub bands. To be featured on .... www.skatrek.com (coming soon!)
Judge Dread
Information and its sources include bio, discography, obituary, memorial site. These give you an overview and by no means exhaustive. This isn't listed but it's a great box set
Judge Dread's Big Tin- The World Famous Harry May Record Company- barcode 664813101028- www.harrymayrecord.com (comes with pin up post cards)
Maryjane- The Natural Mystics (Ska Skank Down Under Vol 2 #10)
Big One- Judge Dread
Big Nine- Judge Dread
Big Seven - Judge Dread
Big Five- Judge Dread
Big Six - Judge Dread
"SIDE A" Vinyl Judge Dreadmania- It's all in the Mind copyright 1972 published 1973 Trojan Records ITFL344947 (TRLS60) filed under comedy in the 4ZzZ Music Library (4ZzZ subscribers making requests- will find this handy)
All in the Mind
Big Six
Deception
Dr. Kitch
Oh! She's a big girl now
Mary Ann
Big Punk- Judge Dread
Y viva Suspenders- Judge Dread
Wild Women- Benny Hill
Judge Dread- Bad Manners and Judge Dread (Soccer Demo)
Winkle Man- Judge Dread
Lovers Rock- Judge Dread
Ska Fever- Judge Dread
Summer Footstomp - Judege Dread with The Hotknives
Summer Fun- Judge Dread with The Hotknives
Bring Back the Skins (Revise)
Big 7 - Judge Dread with Dr Ring Ding and the Senior Allstars (Dancehall version)
Phoenix City- Judge Dread
Skatrek
4ZzZ 102.1FM
Skatracey and Schleke
PO Box 509
Brisbane 4006
Australia
http://www.4zzzfm.org.au
(Promos: please supply a copy for each announcer)
Biography (Encyclopedia of Popular Music Copyright Muze UK Ltd. 1989 - 2004)
b. Alex Hughes, 2 May 1945, Kent, England, d. 13 March 1998, Canterbury, Kent, England. Hughes was a bouncer in London clubs at the end of the 60s and became familiar with reggae through his work, where he had become acquainted with the likes of Derrick Morgan and Prince Buster. In 1969, Buster had a huge underground hit with the obscene "Big 5", a version of Brook Benton's "Rainy Night In Georgia". It was clear there was a gap waiting to be filled when Buster failed to follow up on his hit, so Hughes, aka Judge Dread (a name borrowed from a Prince Buster character), plunged in. His first single, "Big Six", went to number 11 in 1972, and spent more than six months in the charts. No-one heard it on air: it was a filthy nursery rhyme. "Big Seven" did better than "Big Six", and from this point onwards Dread scored hits with "Big Eight", a ridiculous version of "Je T'Aime ... Moi Non Plus", and a string of other novelty reggae records, often co-penned by his friend and manager, Fred Lemon. Incidentally, "Big Six" was also a hit in Jamaica. Five years and 11 hits later (including such musical delicacies as "Y Viva Suspenders" and "Up With The Cock"), the good-natured Hughes, one of just two acts successfully to combine music hall with reggae (the other was Count Prince Miller, whose "Mule Train" rivaled Dread for sheer chutzpah), had finally ground to a halt in chart terms. In later years, he was found occasionally working the clubs, and he had also sought employment as a local newspaper columnist in Snodland, Kent. In March 1998, he suffered a fatal heart attack while performing in concert at the Penny Whistle Theatre in Canterbury.
THE JUDGE DREAD MEMORIAL SITE
http://www.tic.de/mkrauel/dread.htm
What has the Judge Dread Memorial Site to offer?
Personal Accounts & Pictures - exclusively on this site ! -
Information about Dread on these pages
Music & Video - exclusively ! -
Everything I need to know about life I learned from Judge Dread !
Links to other webpages
The BIG Judge Dread Interview
Noah Wildman
In mid-April1997, The People's SKA Annual had the privilege of speaking to one of the key artists who were critical in helping ska music get to where it is today. Judge Dread's personal history reads like the history of Mod, Skinhead & skinhead reggae, 2Tone and more. Eminently quotable, the entire interview is presented here, uncensored and uncut.
http://www.fortunecity.com/tinpan/ayers/254/judge.htm
Encyclopedia of Popular Music Copyright Muze UK Ltd. 1989 - 2004
Discography:
Dreadmania: It's All In The Mind (Trojan 1972)***, Working Class 'Ero (Trojan 1974)***, Bedtime Stories (Creole 1975)***, Last Of The Skinheads (Cactus 1976)***, 40 Big Ones (Creole 1977)***, Reggae And Ska (TTR 1980)***, Rub-A-Dub (Creole 1981)***, Not Guilty (Creole 1984)**, Live And Lewd (Skank 1988)**, Never Mind Up With The Cock, Here's Judge Dread (Tring 1994)**, Ska'd For Life (Magnum 1996)**, Dread White And Blue (Skank 1996)***.
Compilations:
The Best Of Judge Dread (Klik 1976)***, The Best Worst Of Judge Dread (Creole 1978)***, The Legendary Judge Dread Volume 1 (Link 1989)***, The Legendary Judge Dread Volume 2 (Link 1989)***,The Very Worst Of Judge Dread (Creole 1991)***, The Big 24 (Trojan 1994)***, Big 14 (Hallmark 1995)***, Greatest Hits (K-Tel 1997)***, Big Hits (Summit 1997)***, Big Ones (Charly 1998)***, Judge Dread's Big Tin (Harry May 2001)***, Big Seven: The Best Of Judge Dread (Trojan 2003)***.
MTV OBITUARY " Judge Dread Dead"
One of the leaders of the ska/reggae revival popular in England in the seventies has died on
stage in England. Judge Dread, a/k/a Alex Hughes and often billed as "The World's No. 1
Rude Boy," had just finished a performance at a theater Thursday night in Canterbury, England, when he collapsed.
England's Press Association news reports that the audience, used to Dread's reputation as a
jokester, assumed it was part of the act until an off duty paramedic in the crowd realized the
situation was serious and began administering CPR. Dread was pronounced dead on arrival to the hospital. The cause of death has not been determined, but a heart attack is suspected.
Although he was never overly successful in the States, Dread sold millions of records over his 20-year-plus career. He remained active, often touring Europe and issuing his songs on a
variety of recent reggae and ska compilations.
Portly, graying, balding, white and over fifty, Hughes, a former DJ and Rolling Stones security guard, was hardly a boy even when he began his career, and by today's standards he wasn't overly rude. But when he hit the charts with "Dreadmania" in 1973, he and his peers were champions of risque themes and songs about injustice and inequality. His records were banned by the BBC.
Just a few of his early albums included the aforementioned "Dreadmania" along with "Working Class 'ero," (1974), "Bedtime Stories," (1975), "Last of the Skinheads," (1976), the hot-selling "40 Big Ones" (1980), and "Not Guilty" (1984).
JAM/CANOE OBITUARY "Reggae singer dies after collapsing on stage "
CANTERBURY, England (AP) -- Judge Dread, whose fusion of smutty lyrics and a reggae beat produced a pair of top 10 singles in Britain in the 1970s, has died after collapsing during a performance. Dread was pronounced dead at the Kent and Canterbury hospital after collapsing Friday at the end of a show in Canterbury. Police said he appeared to have suffered a heart attack. An obituary published today in The Times said he was 53. There was no information about survivors or funeral arrangements. A burly, blond Englishman whose real name was Alex Hughes, Dread used Jamaican musicians in his band. He had his first British hit in 1972 with "Big Six," which got as high as No. 11 during 27 weeks on the chart. He later had two songs in the top 10 -- "Big Seven" in 1972, and "Je T'aime (moi non plus)," a takeoff on the heavy-breathing