Phil Pratt, one of the grassroots producers whose hit songs rocked the sound systems without mainstream airplay, died in London on February 25.
His son, Garfield “Sampalue” Phillips, confirmed Pratt’s death at age 82. He had lived in the United Kingdom (UK) for over 40 years.
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#OTD in 1983 Jimmy Cliff released his studio album “The Power and the Glory"
Produced By: Jimmy Cliff
Backing Band: Oneness Band
Recorded at: House Of Music, West Orange, Channel One Studio & Tuff Gong Studios.
#OTD in 1983 The Wailing Souls
released their album “Inchpinchers”
Produced By: Henry "Junjo" Lawes
Backing Band: The Roots Radics
Recorded at: Channel One.
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On December 12, 1975, 50 years ago today, Burning Spear released “Marcus Garvey” his third studio album.
Produced By: Jack Ruby
Backing Band: The Black Disciples
Recorded at: Randy's Recording Studio, North Parade, Kingston, Jamaica.