The Heptones, one of Jamaica's best harmony groups, meet The Upsetter, Lee Perry, Jamaica's most radical producer. Perry was at a creative peak at this time (mid seventies) and the Heptones were trying to make a decided move away from their rock steady roots into political reggae along the lines of the Wailers (whom Perry had also produced during a crucial transition period). It makes for a solid album, and an intriguing one, but great harmony trio + Lee Perry wasn't quite the magic formula it had been in 1970. Perry's production sound, while unique and righteous… read more
The Heptones, one of Jamaica's best harmony groups, meet The Upsetter, Lee Perry, Jamaica's most radical producer. Perry was at a creative … read more
The Heptones, one of Jamaica's best harmony groups, meet The Upsetter, Lee Perry, Jamaica's most radical producer. Perry was at a creative peak at this time (mid seventies) and… read more
Leroy Sibbles, Earl Morgan and Barry Llewelyn first came together as "The Hep Ones" in 1965 in Kingston, Jamaica but they soon changed their name to "The Heptones". They recorded for the major Jamaican producers at the time, including Coxsone Dodd of Studio One fame. The Heptones had a number of Jamaican hits for Studio One, including "Pretty Looks Isn't All", "Fattie Fattie" and "I Hold the Handle." They went on to record with Joe Gibbs, Harry J (Harry Johnson), and Rupie Edwards. In 1977, they recorded "Party Time" f… read more
Leroy Sibbles, Earl Morgan and Barry Llewelyn first came together as "The Hep Ones" in 1965 in Kingston, Jamaica but they soon changed their name to "The Heptones". They… read more
Leroy Sibbles, Earl Morgan and Barry Llewelyn first came together as "The Hep Ones" in 1965 in Kingston, Jamaica but they soon changed their name to "The Heptones". They recorded for the major Jamaican producers at … read more