Dennis Bovell
Barbadian-British reggae musician (born 1953) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Dennis Bovell MBE (born 22 May 1953[1]) is a Barbados-born reggae guitarist, bass player and record producer, based in England. He was a member of a progressive rock group called Stonehenge, who later changed name and became the British reggae band Matumbi,[2] and released dub-reggae records under his own name as well as the pseudonym Blackbeard.[3] He is most widely known for his decades-spanning collaborations with Linton Kwesi Johnson.[2]
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Dennis Bovell MBE | |
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Also known as | Blackbeard |
Born | (1953-05-22) 22 May 1953 (age 71) Saint Peter, Barbados, West Indies |
Genres | Dub, lovers rock, reggae, post-punk |
Occupation(s) | Musician, record producer |
Instrument(s) | Bass, guitar |
Years active | 1968–present |
Labels | LKJ Records |
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