Reggae Splash

[jazzy_dave]

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