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Reggae
Greats To Be Honored At Red Stripe Reggae Sumfest |
CaribPR Newswire, NEW YORK, NY June 4, 2007: Two of
Jamaica's greatest reggae talent are set to be celebrated
next month as 'Jamaica's Greatest, The World's Best' reggae
festival gears up to pay tribute to their own.
Red Stripe Reggae Sumfest is celebrating its 15th year and
Executive Director of Summerfest Productions, Johnny
Gourzong, revealed that Lloyd Parkes and the Fab 5 band will
be honored at the festival, set for July 15 - 21st in
Montego Bay, Jamaica.
Lloyd Parks has had a very lengthy and prolific career as
both a master bass player and singer. From his first vocal
group in the late 60's, to his continued success as a
backing musician, Parks has probably come in contact with
everyone in the reggae music business. In 1974, he founded
the We the People Band. |
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Fab 5, formed in 1970, is Jamaica's pre-eminent popular
band. Their first recording, "Come Back And Stay", was
number one in Jamaica, and in their first year on the road,
and for the following two years, they won the only available
awards, the Swing Awards for best band of 1971-72, 1972-73
and 1973-74. They also took the El Suzie Award as Joint Top
Road and Dance Band for 1975-76 and the RJR Listeners' Award
for Best Band in 1980.
They backed Johnny Nash on all the reggae cuts comprising
most of his platinum album "I Can See Clearly Now". Two
singles from that album, "Guava Jelly" and "Stir It Up",
established Bob Marley as a major songwriter on the
international scene.
Lloyd Parkes & We the People will also perform at the show,
backing veterans Half Pint, Leroy Sibbles, Mighty Diamonds,
Tiger & Pinchers. The Fab 5 band will perform on Saturday
and back Chaka Demus & Pliers, Frankie Paul, Admiral Bailey,
Gem Myers, Ernie Smith & Pluto Shervington.
Fab Five is also set to perform at the opening Beach Party
for the festival on July 15. Other performances will come
from deejays Liquid of ZIP 103; DJ Marvin of Fame 95; Craig
Ross and Pieces.
On Thursday, July 19th, there will be an 'Explosion' on the
Vibes City as the hottest reggae stars under the sun take to
the Sumfest stage. They include Beenie Man, Bounty Killer,
Cham, Elephant Man, Movado, Lady Saw, Vybz Kartel, Vegas,
Anthony B, Chuck Fenda, Wayne Marshall, Macka Diamond, Ninja
Man, Voice Mail, Assasin, Busy Signal, Aidonia, Gyptian,
Lutan Fyah, Kip Rich and Munga Honourable.
On Friday night, July 20th, fans can get ready for
Evolution, with Shaggy, Buju 'The Driver' Banton, Morgan
Heritage, Richie Spice, Da'Ville, Cherine Anderson, Alaine,
Etana and Christopher Martin.
The curtains come down on the reggae part of the year on
Saturday July 21st with internationally acclaimed
songstress, May J. Blige, Tanya Stephens, Tarrus Riley,
Beres Hammon, Tessanne Chin and Bajan sensation, Alison
Hinds.
Officials of the reggae festival will roll into the Big
Apple on June 12th for the annual New York kickoff of
another Red Stripe Reggae Sumfest.
The media launch party is set for the S.O.B's nightclub, 204
Varick Street at West Houston in Manhattan from 7 p.m. and
is being presented this year by VP Records. Media
practitioners will be able to mingle with Summerfest
officials and sponsors while toasting with ice cold Red
Stripe.
For travel packages and more information, log on to
www.reggaesumfest.com. New York media interested in being a
part of the SOB's launch party are urged to call Felicia
Persaud at 718 476 3616 or email: felicia@caribpr.com. -
CaribPR.com |
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