Roots Rock Rebels: When Punk Met Reggae 1975-1982 / Various CD

Name: Roots Rock Rebels: When Punk Met Reggae 1975-1982 / Various
Brand: Alliance Entertainment
SKU: 5013929117891
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Three CD set. 54 track set focusing on the period of time between 1975-1982 when reggae influenced & inspired punk in the UK. Featuring key tracks by The Clash, Burning Spear, Generation X, Culture, Public Image Ltd, Steel Pulse, The Specials, Dennis Brown, Ruts, Madness, Black Uhuru and many more. Plus a selection of obscure gems from the likes of 4th Street Orchestra, African Stone, Basement 5, Electric Guitars, Sir Horatio, Talisman, The Pop Group and Black Symbol. Front cover image from the photo library of legendary photographer Syd Shelton. 28-page fully illustrated booklet containing a foreword sleevenote by Don Letts AKA The Rebel Dread plus notes on each track with relevant sleeve illustrations. In the words of Don Letts AKA The Rebel Dread: "Looking back, I see it as a turning point, a cultural crossroads when different genres collided, giving birth to something entirely new. It was a celebration of diversity and a rejection of homogeneity. It's impact has it rippled through the years, influencing subsequent generations of musicians and shaping the landscape of alternative music. The fusion of punk and reggae became a blueprint for bands seeking to break free from the constraints of genre. As DJ at The Roxy (the UK's first live punk rock venue) I was lucky enough to sees these ideas blossom to become what we now call the 'punky reggae party' and forty-five years later it's message is still in full effect. "

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Roots Rock Rebels: When Punk Met Reggae 1975-1982 / Various

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