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Originally Posted by jamstar
Gotta listen to the Skatalites...especially their original stuff...in order to really appreciate this genre. It's influence on the modern day ska and, of course, reggae is very evident. These guys are not only legendary musicians, but very humble and down to earth. I did a show with them many years ago and it is still the best concert I ever did!
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Spot on, that's the starting point. Unfortunately there's only one original Skatalite that remains in the band that tours today as sadly most have passed away