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Mikey Dread

Born: Jan 1, 1954 in Port Antonio, Jamaica

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Died: Mar 15, 2008

Genre: Reggae

Styles: Dub, Roots Reggae, Contemporary Reggae, DJ, Lovers Rock

Biography: Seminal radio DJ, artist, producer, and TV host Mikey Dread may be best-known in the U.S. for his work with old school punk heroes the Clash, but in his Jamaican and adopted British home, his legacy is seen as much more than that. Born in 1954, in Port Antonio, Jamaica, Michael Campbell came to national ...Read full biography

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Dread at the Controls

Released: 1979

Label: Trojan

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Although it's the dub version of this album that was to reach legendary status, the original vocal version of Dread at the Controls is equally crucial. On this, his debut album, Jamaica's one and only ...Read full review

Pave the Way

Released: 1982

Label: Heartbeat

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Self-produced and featuring an all-star cast of guest musicians, including Rico Rodriguez, Leroy "Horsemouth" Wallace, Flabba Holt, Ashante Roy, and the Clash's Paul Simonon, from the opening riff it's ...Read full review

More Mikey Dread albums: Main Albums (21), Compilations (6)

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