Bob Marley Reggae’s most transcendent and iconic figure, Bob Marley was the first Jamaican artist to achieve international superstardom, in the process introducing the music of his native island nation to the far-flung corners of the globe. Marley’s music gave voice to the day-to-day struggles of the Jamaican experience, vividly capturing not only the plight [...]
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Laid Back – Sunshine reggae
Laid Back Laid Back (properly spelled Laidback) is a Danish Post-punk group formed in Copenhagen by John Guldberg (vocals, guitars, bass) and Tim Stahl (vocals, keyboards, drums, bass) in 1979. They are best known for the hits “Sunshine Reggae”, “Bakerman” and “White Horse” from 1982 and 1983, respectively. Guldberg and Stahl met in the mid-1970s, [...]
READ MORE »Eddy Grant – Gimme Hope Joanna
Eddy Grant Eddy Grant (born Edmond Montague Grant, 5 March 1948) is a musician, born in Plaisance, Guyana. When he was still a young boy, his parents emigrated to London, UK, where he settled. He lived in Kentish Town and went to school at the Acland Burghley Secondary Modern at Tufnell Park. He had his [...]
READ MORE »Bob Marley – Could You Be Loved
Bob Marley Reggae’s most transcendent and iconic figure, Bob Marley was the first Jamaican artist to achieve international superstardom, in the process introducing the music of his native island nation to the far-flung corners of the globe. Marley’s music gave voice to the day-to-day struggles of the Jamaican experience, vividly capturing not only the plight [...]
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