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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] |
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 with Tim Bran, who had previously worked as a musician and sound engineer for Julian Cope and who has done production work for artists including London Grammar, Birdy, and the Dutch duo HAEVN. The name Dreadzone was suggested to Roberts and Bran by Don Letts. Bran and Roberts signed to Creation Records in 1993 and released their first album, '' 360°''. They were soon joined by bassist Leo Williams and keyboardist Dan Donovan, also formerly of Big Audio Dynamite. Throughout 1994 they developed a reputation as a live act and released the limited-edition live album ''Performance'', and in June of that year they opened the Pyramid Stage at Glastonbury. During these early years, their backing vocalists included Melanie Blatt and Alison ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Greg Roberts (musician)
Greg Roberts (born 29 May 1956) is an English drummer. He was a member of Big Audio Dynamite from 1984 to 1990, a band led by Mick Jones, former lead guitarist, and co-lead vocalist of the Clash. He went on to form Screaming Target in 1991 with ex-Big Audio Dynamite members Don Letts and Leo "E-Zee Kill" Williams, then started Dreadzone with Tim Bran, Williams and Dan Donovan, another former Big Audio Dynamite member. Dreadzone had a No. 20 hit in the UK Singles Chart with "Little Britain" in 1996. A self-taught musician, Roberts has said that his experience with Big Audio Dynamite – particularly the band's use of technology (including a drum machine) – enabled him to become a writer and arranger, and also led to him forming Dreadzone. Roberts has also worked as a session musician, playing on Scott Merritt's fourth studio album, ''Violet and Black'' (1990). Discography With Big Audio Dynamite *''This Is Big Audio Dynamite'' (1985) *'' No. 10, Upping St.'' (1986) ... [...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] |
Eye On The Horizon
''Eye on the Horizon'' is the sixth studio album by the British band Dreadzone. It was released on 26 April 2010 through Dubwiser records. Track listing All tracks written by Spencer Graham, Greg Roberts and Earl Daley #"Tomorrow Never Comes" #"For A Reason" #"Changes" #"American Dread" #"Beyond A Rock" #"Gangster" #"Yeah Man" #"My Face" #"Walk Tall" #"Just Let Go" Personnel *MC Spee (Spencer Graham) - vocals *Earl 16 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 ... - vocals * Greg Dread - drum programming, keyboards, producer, electronics * Leo Williams - bass guitar *Chris Compton - guitar *Chris Oldfield - electronics (Apple Mac), effects with: *Marlon Roberts - keyboards *Tim Bran - additional keyboards *Steve Roberts - guitar on "American Dread" *Marcina Arnold - voc ... [...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] |
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 " |
Joe South
Joe South (born Joseph Alfred Souter; February 28, 1940 – September 5, 2012) was an American singer-songwriter, guitarist, and record producer. Best known for his songwriting, South won the Grammy Award for Song of the Year in 1970 for " Games People Play" and was again nominated for the award in 1972 for "Rose Garden". Career South had met and was encouraged by Bill Lowery, an Atlanta music publisher and radio personality. He began his recording career in Atlanta with the National Recording Corporation, where he served as staff guitarist along with other NRC artists Ray Stevens and Jerry Reed. South's earliest recordings have been re-released by NRC on CD. He soon returned to Nashville with The Manrando Group and then on to Charlie Wayne Felts Promotions. (Charlie Wayne Felts is the cousin of Rockabilly Hall of Fame Inductee and Grand Ole Opry Member, Narvel Felts.) South had his first top 50 hit in July 1958 with a cover version of the b-side of The Big Bopper's hit sin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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 Park Road, Kingston, and, influenced by American Soul music, soul and Jamaican artists such as Dennis Brown, began his singing career by entering local talent shows. He became the lead vocalist for the group The Flaming Phonics, playing live around Jamaica. Daley decided to drop out of school to pursue his music career, which prompted his mother to throw him out of the family home. Needing to make some money, the group tried out for producer Duke Reid, but left before finishing their recording for him due to his habit of firing live gunshots in the studio. They then worked with Herman Chin Loy, with Daley cutting his first solo track, "Hey baby". The group split up, with Daley concentrating on his solo career. Daley recorded "Malcolm X" fo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2005 Albums
The following is a list of albums, EPs, and mixtapes released in 2005. These albums are (1) original, i.e. excluding reissues, remasters, and compilations of previously released recordings, and (2) notable, defined as having received significant coverage from reliable sources independent of the subject. For additional information about bands formed, reformed, disbanded, or on hiatus, for deaths of musicians, and for links to musical awards, see 2005 in music. First quarter January February March Second quarter April May June Third quarter July August September Fourth quarter October November December References {{DEFAULTSORT:2005 albums Albums An album is a collection of audio recordings issued on compact disc (CD), vinyl, audio tape, or another medium such as digital distribution. Albums of recorded sound were developed in the early 20th century as individual 78 rpm records coll ... 2005 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
