The UK's first self-contained indigenous reggae band. The original members (all from Jamaica) were session musicians backing various musicians. They emigrated to Britain and produced their first album in 1974.
Credit for this entry to: Alan Patient of www.plaquesoflondon.co.uk
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The Cimarons
The UK's first roots reggae band The Cimarons was formed here in 1969. Federa...
Actor, comedian and singer. Born in Hackney. He used his short stature and malleable features to create a popular comic persona. On stage he was often partnered by George Grossmith junior. See ther...
Iris poet, singer and songwriter. Born Thomas Moore at 12 Aungier Street, Dublin. He came to London to study law at the Middle Temple and befriended many prominent people. In 1803, he was appointed...
Person, Music / songs, Poetry, Caribbean Islands, Ireland, USA
Associated with the Wesleyan Schools, Leswin Road, 1883. In particular, the choir.
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Composer, publisher, piano dealer. Alfred William Phillips was born in Whitechapel to a family in 'trade', one of which was a music shop, where he learnt piano tuning. When he started his own busin...
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