The Skatalites

The Skatalites
Formed: 1963
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Disbanded: 1965
Genre: Reggae
Styles: Ska, Rocksteady
Group Members: Don Drummond, Roland Alphonso, Lloyd Brevett, Baba Brooks, Karl Bryan, Ska Campbell, Jah Jerry, Lloyd Knibbs, Tommy McCook, Jackie Mittoo, ...View All
Biography: More than a band, the Skatalites were and are an institution, an aggregation of top-notch musicians who didn't merely define the sound of Jamaica, they were the sound of Jamaica across the '50s and '60s. Although the group existed in its original incarnation for less than 18 months, members brought their ...Read full biography
Stretching Out
Released: 1987
Label: Relativity
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In 1983, reggae founders/legends the Skatalites regrouped for a one-off concert at the Jamaica Sunsplash. Skatalites manager Herbie Miller (also Peter Tosh's manager at the time) flew in the band's original ...Read full review
Scattered Lights
Released: 1984
Label: Alligator
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Recorded from 1962 to 1965 for Justin Yap's Top Deck, it features some of the final shots of Don Drummond. ~ Roger Steffens, All Music Guide ...Read full review
More The Skatalites albums: Main Albums (24), Compilations (13), DVD/Video (2)
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