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Leo Williams (musician)
Leo Williams, also known as E-Zee Kill, is an English-Jamaican bassist residing in the United Kingdom. After a stint with the band Basement 5, Williams co-founded Big Audio Dynamite in 1984, a band led by Mick Jones, former lead guitarist, and co-lead vocalist of the Clash. Other BAD members included Don Letts, Greg Roberts and Dan Donovan. After four studio albums together, the original BAD line-up broke up in 1989. Williams, together with Don Letts and drummer Greg Roberts, formed the band Screaming Target after Big Audio Dynamite's demise. Later, Williams joined Dreadzone, a group with his former bandmate Dan Donovan, and, again, Greg Roberts. In March 2007, it was announced that—in addition to his work with Dreadzone, Williams would be a touring bassist for Carbon/Silicon, Mick Jones' latest musical endeavor. Williams appeared in the band's music video for "The News," and is featured as a band member on the official Carbon/Silicon website. Williams rejoined the re-f ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Big Audio Dynamite
Big Audio Dynamite (later known as Big Audio Dynamite II and Big Audio, and often abbreviated BAD) were an English band, formed in London in 1984 by Mick Jones, former lead guitarist, and co-lead vocalist of the Clash. The band mixed various musical styles, incorporating elements of punk rock, dance music, hip hop, reggae, and funk. After releasing a number of well-received studio albums and touring extensively throughout the 1980s and 1990s, Big Audio Dynamite broke up in 1997. In 2011, the band embarked on a reunion tour. History T.R.A.C. (1984) After being fired from the Clash in 1983 and following a brief stint with new wave band General Public, Mick Jones formed a new band called Top Risk Action Company (T.R.A.C.). He recruited bassist Leo "E-Zee Kill" Williams, saxophonist John "Boy" Lennard (from post-punk band Theatre of Hate), and former Clash drummer Topper Headon. Headon was quickly fired for his heroin addiction and Lennard either left or was fired and the band ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dan Donovan (keyboardist)
Daniel Donovan is an English keyboardist, composer, photographer and remixer. He was a founding member of Big Audio Dynamite and of Dreadzone. Career Following a brief touring stint with the Sisters of Mercy in 1990, he became a founding member of Dreadzone. Although he officially left Dreadzone during the development of ''Zion Youth'', he returned in 1996. He took the album cover photograph for Big Audio Dynamite's debut studio album, ''This Is Big Audio Dynamite'' (1985), which also meant that he wasn't featured in it. It was the same with their debut single " The Bottom Line". Family Donovan was named after his grandfather, Daniel Donovan through his father, also called Terence Daniel Donovan, the photographer. Through his father he is related to half sister Daisy Donovan and Rockstar Games co-founder Terry Donovan. He was married to the actress, model and singer Patsy Kensit, from 1988 to 1991. Discography With Big Audio Dynamite *''This Is Big Audio Dynamite'' (1985) *' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Once Upon A Time (Dreadzone Album)
''Once Upon a Time'' is the fifth studio album by the British band Dreadzone. It was released in 2005 on Functional Records. Track listing All tracks composed by Greg Roberts, Steve Roberts and Ben Balafonic; except where indicated #"First Steps (Intro)" - 0:57 #"King Dub Rock" - 5:28 #"Once Upon a Time (In Jamaica)" (Earl Daley, Spencer Graham) - 5:31 #"Iron Shirt" ( Lee Perry, Max Romeo) - 5:02 #"Ska Con Queso" - 7:04 #"Elevate" (Spencer Graham) - 5:15 #"Games People Play" (Joe South) - 5:10 #"I Know" (Spencer Graham) - 5:06 #"Here We Go" (Spencer Graham) - 4:15 #"The Warriors" - 6:21 #"Dancehall Priority" (Earl Daley, Juksy D) - 5:44 #"First Steps"- 7:08 Personnel * Greg Roberts *Steve Roberts *Ben Balafonic *Earl Sixteen Earl Sixteen (b. Earl John Daley, 9 May 1958, Kingston, Jamaica)Gregory, Andy (2002) ''International Who's Who in Popular Music 2002'', Europa, , p. 152 is a reggae singer whose career began in the mid-1970s. Biography Daley grew up in Waltham ... *MC ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sound (Dreadzone Album)
''Sound'' is the fourth studio album by the British band Dreadzone Dreadzone are a British electronic music group. They have released eight studio albums, two live albums, and two compilations. Career Dreadzone were formed in London, England in 1993 when ex- Big Audio Dynamite drummer Greg Roberts teamed up .... It was released in 2001 on Ruff Life Records. Track listing # "Return of the Dread" - (6:22) # "Crazy Knowledge" - (5:20) # "Mean Old World" - (6:02) # "Black Rock and Roll" - (5:15) # "Straight to a Soundboy" - (6:05) # "Digital Mastermind" - (5:08) # "Different Planets" - (7:19) # "Dread'Pon Sound" - (6:42) # "Believing in It" - (5:42) # "The Last Dance" - (7:25) Personnel * Greg Roberts * Tim Bran * Leo Williams (musician), Leo Williams * Rob Marche - guitar on "Mean Old World" and "Black Rock and Roll" * Don Letts * Sorel Johnson - vocals on "Believing In It" * Brinsley Forde - vocals on "Return of the Dread" * MC Spee (Spencer Graham) - vocals on "Retu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Biological Radio
''Biological Radio'' is the third album by the British band Dreadzone, released in 1997 by Virgin Records. Although less successful than its predecessor, ''Biological Radio'' represents a mellowing of style, none of the tracks being as energetic as, say "Little Britain". The track "Dream within a Dream" was included in "The Saint" soundtrack and is also present during the movie itself. Track listing All tracks credited to Greg Roberts & Leo Williams except where noted #"Biological Radio" (''plus'' Dan Donovan, Earl Daley) (6:19) #"Moving On" (6:35)charted at #58 #"Third Wave" (8:09) #"The Lost Tribe" (6:09) #"Earth Angel" (7:04)charted at #51 #"Messengers" (6:59) #"Heat the Pot" (6:11) #"Ali Baba" ( John Holt) (5:01) #"Dream Within a Dream" (6:10) Samples and influences :''The timings above are those listed on the sleeve, however the tracks tend to flow sometimes without obvious boundaries and some of the samples listed below may relate to the preceding or following track.'' * Bi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Second Light
''Second Light'' (subtitled ''An Original Dreadzone Sound Adventure'') is the second album by the British band Dreadzone. It was released on Virgin Records in May 1995 as their first album on the label and their follow-up to '' 360°'' (1993). The record mixes the group's distinctive blend of dub music, electronic instrumentation and sampling with a wider array of styles, such as Celtic music, Indian music and poetry, a result of the group conceiving the album as a representation and celebration of modern multicultural Britain. They were inspired by the films of Michael Powell and the Festival of Britain era. Upon release, the album reached number 37 on the UK Albums Chart, and is the band's most successful release to date. Four of its singles reached the UK Singles Chart, including lead single "Zion Youth" and Top 20 hit "Little Britain". The supporting tour featured guest vocalist Earl Sixteen, who appears on the album, and attracted a following of crusties. The album received c ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Virgin Records
Virgin Records is a record label owned by Universal Music Group. It originally founded as a British independent record label in 1972 by entrepreneurs Richard Branson, Simon Draper, Nik Powell, and musician Tom Newman. It grew to be a worldwide success over time, with the success of platinum performers Paula Abdul, Janet Jackson, Devo, Tangerine Dream, Genesis, Phil Collins, OMD, the Human League, Culture Club, Simple Minds, Lenny Kravitz, the Sex Pistols, and Mike Oldfield among others, meaning that by the time it was sold, it was regarded as a major label, alongside other large international independents such as A&M and Island Records. Virgin Records was sold to EMI in 1992. EMI was in turn taken over by Universal Music Group (UMG) in 2012 with UMG creating the Virgin EMI Records division. The Virgin Records name continues to be used by UMG in certain markets such as Germany and Japan. Virgin Records America Virgin Records America, Inc. was the company's North American ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
