Aswad
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Formed by children of immigrants from the Caribbean in West London in 1975, British reggae group Aswad ("Black" in arabic) is a reggae group who is noted for adding strong R&B and soul influences to the reggae sound.
Among Aswad's catalogue of hits is the classic Don't Turn Around, which has been covered by artists such as Ace of Base and a reggae flavoured rendition of Best of My Love, first popularised and written by The Eagles.
The band also hold the distinction of having played with each one of the ex-Wailers.
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Band members
- Martin Augustine AKA "Tatta" - Lead guitar
- Brinsley Forde AKA "Dan" (born 1952, Guyana) - Vocals, Rhythm guitar
- Angus Gaye AKA "Drummie Zeb" (born 1959, London, United Kingdom) - Vocals, Drums
- Donald Griffiths (born 1954, Jamaica)
- Jimmy Haynes AKA "Senyah" - Lead guitar, Acoustic guitar
- Clifton Morrison AKA "Bigga" - Vocals, Keyboards, Melodica
- George Oban - Left in 1980
- Tony Robinson AKA "Tony Gad" - Joined in 1980 - Vocals, Bass guitar
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Discography
- 1976 : Aswad - Mango Records
- 1978 : Hulet - Mango Records
- 1981 : New Chapter - Columbia Records
- 1981 : Showcase - Mango Records
- 1982 : A New Chapter of Dub - Mango Records
- 1982 : Not Satisfied - Columbia Records
- 1983 : Live and Direct - Mango Records
- 1984 : Rebel Souls - Mango Records
- 1986 : To the Top - Simba
- 1988 : Jah Shaka Meets Aswad in Addis Ababa Studio - Jah Shaka
- 1988 : Distant Thunder - Mango Records
- 1988 : Renaissance - 20 Crucial Tracks - Stylus
- 1990 : Next to You - Alex
- 1990 : Too Wicked - Mango Records
- 1993 : Firesticks - Alex
- 1994 : Rise and Shine - Rhino Entertainment
- 1995 : Rise and Shine Again! - Mesa
- 1995 : Dub: The Next Frontier - Mesa
- 1997 : Big Up - Atlantic Records
- 1999 : Roots Revival - Ark 21
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