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Baba Brooks Band
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Akrylykz
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Early 80's UK ska band most notable for containing Roland Gift, later in Fine Young Cannibals. View wikiEarly 80's UK ska band most notable for containing Roland Gift, later in Fine Young Cannibals. View wikiEarly 80's UK ska band most notable for containing Roland Gift, later in Fine Young Cannibals. View wiki -
The Ska-Dows
2,153 listeners
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Derrick & Patsy
11,397 listeners
Derrick & Patsy were Jamaica's first boy-girl vocal duo, and across the early '60s they cut a stream of hit singles that were… read moreDerrick & Patsy were Jamaica's first boy-girl vocal duo, and across the early '60s they cut a stream of hit singles that were equally heavy-hitters among Britain's West Indian community. Derrick Morgan was already a st… read moreDerrick & Patsy were Jamaica's first boy-girl vocal duo, and across the early '60s they cut a stream of hit singles that were equally heavy-hitters among Britain's West Indian community. Derrick Morgan was already a studio veteran, recording his first song — and hit — in 1959, … read more -
Special Beat
17,830 listeners
Special Beat is a 2 Tone/Ska Revival band made up of former members of The Beat and The Specials. The group has released several live albums. View wikiSpecial Beat is a 2 Tone/Ska Revival band made up of former members of The Beat and The Specials. The group has released several live albums. View wikiSpecial Beat is a 2 Tone/Ska Revival band made up of former members of The Beat and The Specials. The group has released several live albums. View wiki -
The Higsons
9,493 listeners
The Higsons were an English funk-punk band popular in the United Kingdom in the 1980s. Founded in the 1980s at the University of East Angli… read moreThe Higsons were an English funk-punk band popular in the United Kingdom in the 1980s. Founded in the 1980s at the University of East Anglia in Norwich, The Higsons' first recordings to be released were on the Norwich - A Fine City … read moreThe Higsons were an English funk-punk band popular in the United Kingdom in the 1980s. Founded in the 1980s at the University of East Anglia in Norwich, The Higsons' first recordings to be released were on the Norwich - A Fine City compilation album, where they came to the attention of John … read more -
King Stitt
29,495 listeners
King Stitt, born Winston Cooper or Winston Sparkes (1939-2012) was a Jamaican DJ. King Stitt was the oldest living Jamaican deejay. Sparkes… read moreKing Stitt, born Winston Cooper or Winston Sparkes (1939-2012) was a Jamaican DJ. King Stitt was the oldest living Jamaican deejay. Sparkes was given the nickname Stitt as a boy and decided to use it as his stage name, becoming King Stit… read moreKing Stitt, born Winston Cooper or Winston Sparkes (1939-2012) was a Jamaican DJ. King Stitt was the oldest living Jamaican deejay. Sparkes was given the nickname Stitt as a boy and decided to use it as his stage name, becoming King Stitt when he was crowned 'king of the deejays'. He be… read more -
Arthur Kay's Originals
1,044 listeners
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Fun Boy Three & Bananarama
13,701 listeners
The Fun Boy Three were from the ashes of The Specials whilst Bananarama became arguably the most succesful British All Girl band. View wikiThe Fun Boy Three were from the ashes of The Specials whilst Bananarama became arguably the most succesful British All Girl band. View wikiThe Fun Boy Three were from the ashes of The Specials whilst Bananarama became arguably the most succesful British All Girl band. View wiki