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Max Romeo
Max Romeo (born Maxwell Livingston Smith; 22 November 1944)"Respect to the Max!" '''', 23 November 2014. Retrieved 23 November 2014 is a Jamaican and recording musician who has achieved chart success in his home country and in the United Kingdom. He had several hits with the vocal group the Emotions. His song " |
Discogs
Discogs (short for discographies) is a database of information about audio recordings, including commercial releases, promotional releases, and bootleg or off-label releases. While the site was originally created with a goal of becoming the largest online database of electronic music, the site now includes releases in all genres on all formats. After the database was opened to contributions from the public, rock music began to become the most prevalent genre listed. , Discogs contains over 15.7 million releases, by over 8.3 million artists, across over 1.9 million labels, contributed from over 644,000 contributor user accounts – with these figures constantly growing as users continually add previously unlisted releases to the site over time. The Discogs servers, currently hosted under the domain name discogs.com, are owned by Zink Media, Inc. and located in Portland, Oregon, United States. History The discogs.com domain name was registered in August 2000, and Discogs itself ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
BBC Radio
BBC Radio is an operational business division and service of the British Broadcasting Corporation (which has operated in the United Kingdom under the terms of a royal charter since 1927). The service provides national radio stations covering the majority of musical genres, as well as local radio stations covering local news, affairs and interests. It also oversees online audio content. Of the national radio stations, BBC Radio 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 Live are all available through analogue radio ( AM or FM (with BBC Radio 4 LW on longwave) as well as on DAB Digital Radio and BBC Sounds. The Asian Network broadcasts on DAB and selected AM frequencies in the English Midlands. BBC Radio 1Xtra, 4 Extra, 5 Sports Extra, 6 Music and the World Service broadcast only on DAB and BBC Sounds, while Radio 1 Dance and Relax streams are available only online. All of the BBC's national radio stations broadcast from bases in London and Manchester, usually in or near to Broadcasting House ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Michael Butler (producer)
Michael Butler (November 26, 1926 – November 7, 2022) was an American theatrical producer best known for bringing the rock musical ''Hair'' from the Public Theater to Broadway in 1968. During his time as ''Hair'' producer he was dubbed "the hippie millionaire" by the press. His other Broadway production credits include the play ''Lenny'' in 1971 and the musical ''Reggae'' in 1980. Early life Butler was born in Chicago into a wealthy family. In the early 19th century, his ancestors started a paper company on the Fox River in St. Charles, Illinois, and supplied paper for the U.S. Congress. The business was later moved to Chicago, where it was at one time one of the city's oldest family-owned businesses, which later diversified into dairy, ranching and aviation.Elizabeth L. Wollman. The Theater Will Rock: A History of the Rock Musical, from Hair to Hedwig'. University of Michigan Press; 10 November 2009. . p. 45–. Butler's father helped found the village of Oak Brook, Illinois a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hair (musical)
''Hair: The American Tribal Love-Rock Musical'' is a rock musical with a book and lyrics by Gerome Ragni and James Rado and music by Galt MacDermot. The work reflects the creators' observations of the hippie counterculture and sexual revolution of the late 1960s, and several of its songs became anthems of the anti-Vietnam War peace movement. The musical's profanity, its depiction of the use of illegal drugs, its treatment of sexuality, its irreverence for the American flag, and its nude scene caused much comment and controversy. The work broke new ground in musical theatre by defining the genre of "rock musical", using a racially integrated cast, and inviting the audience onstage for a " Be-In" finale.Pacheco, Patrick (June 17, 2001)."Peace, Love and Freedom Party" ''Los Angeles Times'', p. 1. Retrieved on June 10, 2008 ''Hair'' tells the story of the "tribe", a group of politically active, long-haired hippies of the " Age of Aquarius" living a bohemian life in New York C ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Virgin Books
Virgin Books is a British book publisher 90% owned by the publishing group Random House, and 10% owned by Virgin Group, the company originally set up by Richard Branson as a record company. History Virgin established its book publishing arm in the late 1970s; in the latter part of the 1980s Virgin purchased several existing companies, including WH Allen, well known among ''Doctor Who'' fans for their Target Books imprint; Virgin Books was incorporated into WH Allen in 1989, but in 1991 WH Allen was renamed Virgin Publishing Ltd. Virgin Publishing's early success came with the ''Doctor Who'' New Adventures novels, officially licensed full-length novels carrying on the story of the popular science-fiction television series following its cancellation in 1989. Virgin published this series from 1991 to 1997, as well as a range of ''Doctor Who'' reference books from 1992 to 1998 under the Doctor Who Books imprint. In recent times the company is best known for its commercial non- ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Reconstruction (Max Romeo Album)
''Reconstruction'' is an album by Max Romeo, released in 1977. Shortly after recording critically acclaimed ''War Ina Babylon'', Max Romeo broke up with his producer Lee "Scratch" Perry on professional ground, what prompted him to self-produce his next album. ''Reconstruction'' did not match the success of its predecessor and in 1978 Romeo left Jamaica. Track listing ;Side A #"Reconstruction" (Max Romeo) – 4:16 #"Poor Man's Life" (Max Romeo, Ricky Storm) – 3:49 #"Let's Live Together" (Max Romeo, Michael Williams) – 3:40 #"Melt Away" (Max Romeo, Earl Smith) – 3:53 #"War Rock" (Max Romeo, Michael Williams) – 4:40 ;Side B #"Where Is the Love" (Max Romeo) – 3:00 #"Give to Get" (Max Romeo) – 3:22 #"Martin Luther King" (Max Romeo) – 3:26 #"Take a Hold" (Max Romeo, Ricky Storm) – 3:27 #"Destination Africa" (Max Romeo, Michael Ebanks) – 3:13 Personnel *Max Romeo - vocals, arrangements * Ernie Ranglin - guitar * Earl Smith - rhythm guitar *Earl Lindo - organ *Keith ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chase The Devil
"Chase the Devil" is a reggae song, recorded in 1976 by Max Romeo, with the backing of Lee "Scratch" Perry's house band, The Upsetters. Background Composed by Perry and Romeo, "Chase the Devil" was released on the album ''War Ina Babylon'' in 1976. Also in 1976, The Upsetters recorded a version with different lyrics. The track, called "Croaking Lizard" and credited to The Upsetters and Prince Jazzbo, was included in their album ''Super Ape''. Later, Perry made a dub remix of both versions, called "Disco Devil". In a BBC interview recorded in 2010 Romeo describes the meaning of the song. He explains that the devil is everything negative in our minds, the iron shirt is our strength of spirit that allows us to cast out the devil. Track listing *7" UK Single :A. Max Romeo – "Chase the Devil" :B. The Upsetters featuring Prince Jazzbo – "Croaking Lizard" *7" French Single :A. "Chase the Devil" – 3:25 :B. "One Step Forward (Oye Oye Reggae)" – 5:00 Cover versions *"Out of Spac ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
War Ina Babylon
''War Ina Babylon'' is an album by Max Romeo and Lee Perry's backing band The Upsetters, released in 1976. Along with The Heptones' '' Party Time'' and Junior Murvin's ''Police and Thieves'', both released in 1977, this album is a part of what is referred to as Lee "Scratch" Perry-produced Black Ark "holy trinity". Track listing All tracks composed by Max Romeo and Lee "Scratch" Perry except where indicated. ;Side A #"One Step Forward" – 5:15 #"Uptown Babies" (Romeo) – 5:00 #"Chase the Devil" – 3:27 #"War ina Babylon" – 4:51 ;Side B #"Norman" – 4:50 #"Stealin'" (Romeo) – 3:04 #"Tan and See" (Romeo, Perry, Brown) – 4:36 #"Smokey Room" (Romeo, Perry, Brown) – 3:03 #"Smile Out of Style" – 3:32 Personnel *Max Romeo – lead vocals *Barry Llewellyn, Earl Morgan – male harmony vocals *Cynthia Schloss, Marcia Griffiths – female harmony vocals ;Technical *Lee "Scratch" Perry – production, engineering * Tony Wright – cover artwork *Kim Gottlieb – back cover ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Revelation Time
''Revelation Time'' is an album by Max Romeo, released in 1975. It was re-released by United Artists Records in 1978 as ''Open the Iron Gate''. The album explored religious and social problems-oriented themes, and is regarded as Romeo's best album, along with ''War Ina Babylon''. Initially, it was available only in Jamaica, where it was re-released in 1977 as ''Warning Warning!'' with re-arranged track listing. The album saw its international release in 1978 as ''Open the Iron Gate'', again with altered running order. In 1999 an anthology '' Open the Iron Gate: 1973-77'' was released, consisting of the ''Revelation Time'' material and bonus tracks. On July 3, 2020, remastered ''Revelation Time'' with 19 tracks was released from 17 North Parade label. Track listing Original release All tracks composed by Max Romeo; except where indicated ;Side A #"Revelation Time" (Max Romeo, Pete Weston) – 2:44 #"No Peace" (Clive Hunt) – 3:39 #"Tacko" (Clive Hunt) – 2:47 #"Blood of the Prop ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lee "Scratch" Perry
Lee "Scratch" Perry (born Rainford Hugh Perry; 20 March 1936 – 29 August 2021) was a Jamaican record producer, composer and singer noted for his innovative studio techniques and production style. Perry was a pioneer in the 1970s development of dub music with his early adoption of remixing and studio effects to create new instrumental or vocal versions of existing reggae tracks. He worked with and produced for a wide variety of artists, including Bob Marley and the Wailers, Junior Murvin, The Congos, Max Romeo, Adrian Sherwood, Beastie Boys, Ari Up, The Clash, The Orb, and many others. Early life Rainford Hugh Perry was born on 20 March 1936 in Kendal, Jamaica, in the parish of Hanover, the third child of Ina Davis and Henry Perry. His mother had strong African traditions originating from her Yoruba ancestry that she passed on to her son. His parents were both laborers, but his father later became a professional dancer. Lee left school at age 15 and lived in Hanover where h ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jamaican General Election, 1972 ...
General elections were held in Jamaica on 29 February 1972.Dieter Nohlen (2005) ''Elections in the Americas: A data handbook, Volume I'', p430 The result was a victory for the People's National Party, which won 37 of the 53 seats. Voter turnout was 78.9%. Results References {{Jamaican elections 1972 in Jamaica Elections in Jamaica Jamaica Jamaica (; ) is an island country situated in the Caribbean Sea. Spanning in area, it is the third-largest island of the Greater Antilles and the Caribbean (after Cuba and Hispaniola). Jamaica lies about south of Cuba, and west of His ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
People's National Party
The People's National Party (PNP) is a Social democracy, social-democratic List of political parties in Jamaica, political party in Jamaica, founded in 1938 by independence campaigner Osmond Theodore Fairclough. It holds 14 of the 63 seats in the Parliament of Jamaica, House of Representatives, as 96 of the 227 local government divisions. The party is Democratic socialism, democratic socialist by constitution. The PNP uses the hatted head, the rising sun, the fist, the trumpet and the colours orange, red and yellow as electoral symbols. The party is a member of COPPPAL and a Socialist International observer. From 1957 to 1962, the party was a member of the West Indies Federal Labour Party in the Federal Parliament of the West Indies Federation. Colonial Jamaica The PNP was founded in 1938 by Norman Washington Manley, and is the second oldest political party in Jamaica (the People's Political Party was formed earlier, on 9 September 1929, by Marcus Garvey). It is now one of th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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