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Arthur Kay and The Skamadillos
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| Location | Time | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Pavilion | 11:15 pm | Wednesday 15 Aug 2012 |
By the mid 70's Skinhead reggae was no longer fashionable. Disco and punk were now making all the headlines. However, the old Trojan spirit was far from dead and many of their artists were still writing and recording. It was during this period of the late 70's, that Arthur recorded his first ska single. The musicians that joined him on the recording session were from disco, jazz and rock backgrounds, yet Arthur wanted the song to have a reggae feel. What was to follow started a musical revolution. The song had a staccato off-beat guitar pattern, a bass-line that was pure Trojan and a disco drum beat - Ska Wars was born!
It wasn't until 2008 that Arthur Kay finally received the recognition he so deserved, when Mojo released a 'Best of Ska' CD, featuring tracks by the all-time greats of reggae and ska, including The Specials, Bob Marley and… Arthur Kay!
Mojo christened him: 'The Unsung Hero of Ska'… Quite right too!
Arthur's new band will feature some familiar faces from some of the UK's most renowed Ska bands
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