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Originally Posted by Funkymonk
Does anybody remember these guys at all???
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Heck yeah!
Newbie here. I had the good fortune of seeing them when they provided the rhythm section for Black Uhuru. Black Uhuru was sharing the bill with King Sunny Ade. Crazy show (Greek Theater, Berkeley). Really one of the best shows I have ever seen. SF was in the midst of this "World Beat" craze but here came these two super real-deal artists (no disrespect intended to the SF bands of the era) and just blew everyone's minds.
Although, to me, it is more of a study than a proper 'album" one can get a pretty neat Sly and Robbie compilation that covers a variety of their moments. The Grace Jones work is really great in my humble opinion.
B
p.s. MA from Eureka, you have a good point. At the gig I saw, the rhythm section was definitely pumped-up and probably for the reason you cite.