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First
recorded in 1972, after changing his name from Horace
Swaby, and released some pioneering reggae dub music.
He died in 1999, but left a legacy of over 20 albums. |
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Legendary
four-piece band from Liverpool, responsible for
'Beatlemania' in the 1960s. Although they split
up in 1970, they remain the most influential band
ever, thanks to their ability to move effortlessly
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British
brothers who emigrated to Australia, but returned
to get Number One singles in the '60s, '70s, '80s
and '90s. The band were inducted into the Rock and
Roll Hall of Fame in 1997. |
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Formed
The Dragonaires in 1956, gaining international recognition
with Jamaican ska music and being featured in the
James Bond film "Dr. No". His Jamaican
studio has been used by the Rolling Stones and Eric
Clapton, and his band still make music and play
live.
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Cuban
folk musician, who first began recording in the
50s. He won a Grammy in 1995 for his album 'Master
Sessions'. |
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Dance remixers, producers and performers, who have
worked with many British rock bands as well as having
huge success on their own. See their All
Back To Mine profile for more information! |
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Crossover punk / dub / reggae band from England,
who won a passionate multi-racial following due
to their stance against the authorities. Although
rumours spread that they were to reform at the end
of the 1990s, they instead vowed never to tarnish
their band's image. |
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Originally
a producer at Capitol, where he wrote music for
The Electric Prunes. David's first albums saw him
using orchestration with dance beats, leading into
more psychedelic offerings and cover versions. In
more recent years he has worked with dance band
UNKLE. |
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Originally
a studio band during the 60s and 70s, as well as
a recording outfit in their own right. |
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One of the most famous film composers ever, he has
written music for several hundred films. Most known
for his Spaghetti Western themes, he composes in
a variety of musical styles. |
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American
country and pop music star who enjoyed his biggest
chart successes in the 60s and 70s after starting
as a session musician for Elvis Presley and Frank
Sinatra. |
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Has
been making records since the 1950s, but did not
become popular until releasing funk records in the
1970s. He continued to release albums until his
death while touring in 1996. |
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Best known in the public eye for creating the music
on which Fatboy Slim's 'Rockafeller Skank' was based. |
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All-female trio who were originally backing singers
to Barry White, although they have also released
albums and top selling singles without him. |
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Manchester-based
five piece formed after the end of Joy Division.
"Blue Monday" is considered to be one
of the pioneering sounds of electronic dance music.
The band have had a tumultuous relationship, often
threatening never to record together again, but
reforming irregularly. |
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The
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
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Orchestra
more accustomed to playing classic music than pop.
However, the RPO are known for their excursions
into pop music, providing a unique take on the structure
of the original songs. |
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Based in London, the Royal National Theatre covers
three different theatres. The music referred to
in our programme is from a stage production of 'Guys
and Dolls', which is itself also a moveie with Frank
Sinatra and Jean Simmonds. |
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The
original English punk band from the 1970s, led
by Johnny Rotten (now known as John Lydon). A
product of Malcolm Mclaren, the band achieved
notoriety for their anti-everything stance and
lack of significant musical talent.
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Leader
of Sly and the Family Stone, who released the best-selling
political album 'There's A Riot Going On'. In the
1980s he toured with George Clinon's P-Funk All-Stars,
and was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of
Fame in 1993.
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"Don't
Scandalise Mine" was released in 1988, and
featured among many music critics' "Best Of
The Year" lists.
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Dance
band made popular in the UK at the end of the 80s,
where they were often played in clubs such as Manchester's
Hacienda. |
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Hip-hop pioneers. One of the original members currently
DJs in New York. |
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