Band Playing at the Red Lion
Echo Base live at St Paul's
The eleven piece reggae band Echo Base at St Paul's Trust in October 1981. The band made one album entitled "Buy me" in 1985 before they broke up. Oscar Harrison on drums (left) later became a founder ...
Junior Reid, Jamaican Vocalist
"Junior Reid, one of reggae's most respected vocalists, an energetic performer with incisive lyrics and catchy beats. His first single was 'Know Myself' recorded in the mid 70's. He then formed the band ...
Max Romeo, Jamaican Vocalist
"Born Max Smith, his initial job was cleaning out irrigation ditches on a sugar plantation. He soon turned to music and co-founded the short lived vocal trio 'Emotions'. As a solo artist he is best known ...
Mighty Diamonds, Jamaican Vocalists
"Mighty Diamonds on Soho Hill, Handsworth. The group are a vocal harmony trio from Jamaica, consisting of, Donald 'Tabby' Shaw, Fitzroy 'Bunny' Simpson and Lloyd 'Judge' Ferguson. Formed in 1969, they ...
Steel Pulse, Mykael Riley
"Former member of 'Steel Pulse' , Mykael Riley's vocals and percussion can be heard on the group's 'Handsworth Revolution' album. In 1978 he appeared with Pulse on Top of the Pops performing 'Ku Klux ...
Steel Pulse, Ronnie McQueen
"Steel Pulse was formed in 1972 in Handsworth, Birmingham.The three main members were David Hinds, lead vocals and guitar, Basil Gabbidon, lead guitar and vocals and Ronnie McQueen, Bass. In 1976 Steel ...
Steel Pulse, Steve Nisbett
"Affectionately known as 'Grizzly', Nisbett's powerhouse drumming has provided the sturdy backbone for Steel Pulse's brand of reggae music. Since the early day's of LP's like 'Tribute to the Martyrs' ...