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Formed: 1975 in London, England
Years Active: 70 's, 80 's, 90 's, 00's
Genre: Reggae

Biography:
Aswad was arguably Britain's most successful reggae band, in terms of both popularity and longevity. Critical opinion on their body of work is often divided; some hail their early material as the greatest roots reggae Britain ever produced, while others find their later pop-crossover phase more distinctive and unique, even at the expense of authent... Continue Bio >>

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Discography:
2009 City Lock
2006 Aswad vs. the Rhythm Riders
1999 Roots Revival
1997 Big Up
1995 Rise and Shine Again!
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Filmography:
1991 Aswad: Always Wicked
1985 Island Reggae Greats
Aswad Live
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Group Members: Eddie "Tan Tan" Thornton Courtney Hemmings Angus Gaye George Oban Michael Rose More >> Similar Artists: Steel Pulse Maxi Priest Inner Circle More >>

Influenced By: Ken Boothe The Melodians Burning Spear The Ethiopians The Heptones More >> Followers: Steel Pulse Pato Banton Barrington Levy Lloyd Brown More >>

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