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Skabook: Notes on the Record @skabook.com · 08/05/2025

Just a big shout out to my favorite 2 Tone source, 2 Tone - Before, During & After. If you don’t have this book by Lee Morris, or his fanzine, do yourself a favor now. This guy is a 2 Tone expert more than anyone else I’ve ever read by a mile. 🖤🤍🖤🤍🖤🤍🖤🤍🖤🤍🖤 2tonefanzine.bigcartel.com

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2 Tone - Before, During & After Fanzine

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Skabook: Notes on the Record @skabook.com · 07/05/2025

This article in The Star from Sept. 1964 features Lloyd Knibb, a young 33-year-old master who was ranked the top ska drummer in Jamaica. Here he tells how he helped to develop the ska beat. He told me all about it too, which I wrote about in my book Ska: An Oral History at skabook.com. #ska #jamaica

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Skabook: Notes on the Record @skabook.com · 04/05/2025

On May 4th, 2004, Clement “Coxsone” Seymour Dodd died at the age of 72. A few years ago Tony Sarabia recorded this segment about Coxsone for WBEZ, the NPR station in Chicago. Celebrate the life of Coxsone Dodd, and celebrate public media by fighting back here: protectmypublicmedia.org/rsc-emails/

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Global Notes: Remembering legendary Jamaican producer Coxsone Dodd

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Skabook: Notes on the Record @skabook.com · 27/04/2025

Cedric Im Brooks was born on April 27 1943 and attended Alpha Boys School. Later in life he performed with the reformed Skatalites and was a founding member of the Mystic Revelation of Rastafari and Light of Saba. Legend. www.alphaboysschoolradio.com #reggae #ska #jamaica

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Skabook: Notes on the Record @skabook.com · 27/04/2025

If you ever find yourself anywhere near Coventry, the 2 Tone Village is a must see. Everyone there does this out of deep love for the music and to make sure Coventry’s history remembers the impact of ska. The memorabilia is incredible and they have shops, restaurants, and live events. #2Tone #ska

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Skabook: Notes on the Record @skabook.com · 24/04/2025

I knew I’d miss a few! Thanks Tim!!

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Skabook: Notes on the Record @skabook.com · 24/04/2025

On April 24, 1954, Winston Churchill was knighted, thus becoming Sir Winston Churchill. Commemorate the occasion by listening to the work of some real royalty—Duke Reid, Sir Coxsone Dodd, Prince Buster, Lord Creator, and King Edwards. #ska #skamusic #reggae #reggaemusic #jamaica

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Skabook: Notes on the Record @skabook.com · 22/04/2025

This photo of Michael Manley, Bob Marley, & Edward Seaga was taken on April 22 1978 during the One Love Peace Concert, the first show upon returning from London after being shot. The photo was taken by Howard Moo Young. Read more here: emc.edu.jm/tiac/1131098... #reggae #BobMarley #jamaica #onelove

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Skabook: Notes on the Record @skabook.com · 19/04/2025

Just saw the This Is New Tone @badtimerecords.bsky.social documentary screened by @abbeyproductions.bsky.social at the Pop Culture Association conference in New Orleans! So many familiar faces and so much fun! #ska @catbiteband.bsky.social @badoperation.bsky.social @skatunenetwork.bsky.social

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Skabook: Notes on the Record @skabook.com · 16/04/2025

60 years ago, this ad appeared in the Jamaica Gleaner. Lynn Taitt is a legendary rocksteady guitarist and has been credited with crafted the first rocksteady bassline on the song "Take It Easy" by vocalist Hopeton Lewis. #ska #reggae #reggaemusic #skamusic #rocksteady #jamaica

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Skabook: Notes on the Record @skabook.com · 14/04/2025

On April 14, 1984, the Dutch pop-ska band Doe Maar played their farewell concert in Den Bosch, Netherlands. They were very popular in the Netherlands and have been called the Dutch Beatles. Check out their sound and you can definitely hear the early 80s ska revival! #doemaar #ska #skapunk #2tone

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Doe Maar - De bom (1983)

YouTube video by Dutch Music Channel

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Skabook: Notes on the Record @skabook.com · 14/04/2025

Yep, they go for quite a bit these days!

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Skabook: Notes on the Record @skabook.com · 13/04/2025

It was on April 13, 1973 that one of the most iconic and powerful albums of all time was released--Catch A Fire by The Wailers. I've only seen one in the flesh once at a museum. Anyone own this baby? #BobMarley #reggae #catchafire #islandrecords #chrisblackwell #jamaica

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Skabook: Notes on the Record @skabook.com · 12/04/2025

Herbie Hancock was born on April 12 1940. His song “Watermelon Man” became a popular hit by Mongo Santamaria and was also recorded by Baba Brooks as well as Byron Lee. Have a listen and tip your hat to Herbie Hancock for penning this crucial tune! #ska #jazz #herbiehancock #mongosantamaria #jamaica

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Baba Brooks - Watermelon Man

YouTube video by negrosounds

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Skabook: Notes on the Record @skabook.com · 11/04/2025

The first space shuttle was launched on April 11 1981. Remember the Columbia with Tommy McCook's Rocket Ship featuring toaster Sir Lord Comic who likely patterned these lyrics after American DJ Douglas “Jocko” Henderson's vocalizations on his radio show, Rocket Ship. #ska #jamaica #spaceshuttle

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ROCKET SHIP - TOMMYMCCOOK AND THE BABA BROOKS BAND

YouTube video by Jahbuzzz

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Skabook: Notes on the Record @skabook.com · 10/04/2025

On April 10, 2014 Cat Stevens was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. What does he have to do with ska? In 1973 Stevens recorded his album Foreigner in Jamaica at Dynamic Sounds, the studio owned by Byron Lee who popularized ska with his Dragonaires. #ska #jamaica #catstevens #byronlee

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Skabook: Notes on the Record @skabook.com · 09/04/2025

On April 9, 2002, the funeral for The Queen Mother was held at Westminster Abbey. Did you know the Queen Mother loved ska? The Jamaica Gleaner, Feb. 25 1965 says she attended a ska performance, "her eyes lighting up as she waved her hand in demonstration." As close to skanking as we’ll get! #ska

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Skabook: Notes on the Record @skabook.com · 09/04/2025

It’s kind of awesome, isn’t it?!

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Skabook: Notes on the Record @skabook.com · 08/04/2025

On April 8 2013, we lost Annette Funicello, one of the Mousketeers. She also taught Bob Hope how to dance the Jamaica Ska in 1964: www.youtube.com/watch?v=HCLY... & she danced and sang Jamaica Ska in the 1980s Back to the Beach with Fishbone: www.youtube.com/watch?v=8r_7... #AnnetteFunicello #ska

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Annette Funicello and Bob Hope - Jamaica Ska

YouTube video by John1948OneB

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Skabook: Notes on the Record @skabook.com · 03/04/2025

Exciting! Getting ready to give my talk: Heaven Will Protect the Working Girl: (Re)constructing Jamaica Music History with Women's Stories.

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Sound Opinions @soundopinions.bsky.social · 01/04/2025

Jim and Greg sit down with author Heather Augustyn (@skabook.bsky.social) to dive into the role of women in the British ska scene. Heather highlights five incredible female artists who made their mark in the scene, overcoming significant challenges: bit.ly/4l9Jrzh

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Skabook: Notes on the Record @skabook.com · 29/03/2025

Thank you so much, @unclecon.bsky.social ! Grateful. 🤍🖤🤍🖤🤍🖤🤍🖤🤍🖤🤍🖤🤍

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Skabook: Notes on the Record @skabook.com · 28/03/2025

Tune in to Sound Opinions @soundopinions.bsky.social this Friday when I will be talking with @jimderogatis.bsky.social and @gregkot.bsky.social about Rude Girls: Women in 2 Tone and One Step Beyond! #ska #2Tone #rudegirls

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Skabook: Notes on the Record @skabook.com · 28/03/2025

Make sure to tune in Friday at noon! Thank you so much for celebrating Rude Girls @unclecon.bsky.social !! 🖤🤍🖤🤍🖤🤍🖤🤍🖤🤍🤍

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Skabook: Notes on the Record @skabook.com · 27/03/2025

Hard Man Fe Dead! One of the most classic tunes of all time, by Prince Buster (covered by The Toasters--Hard Band For Dead), talks about a Nine Night. Here's a piece I wrote that explains this ritual, and hopefully it will bring a deeper appreciation the next time you sing along! #ska #jamaica

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Hard Man Fe Dead

Prince Buster recorded one of his most famous tunes, Hard Man Fe Dead, in 1966. The following lyrics detail the humorous tale of a man who is, to quote one of my favorite movies, Monty Python and t…

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Skabook: Notes on the Record @skabook.com · 26/03/2025

Today marks six years since we lost Ranking Roger. Beautiful soul. Celebrate his life by putting on some of his tunes and singing along. Love love love. #ska #2tone #thebeat #rankingroger

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Skabook: Notes on the Record @skabook.com · 26/03/2025

60 years ago today, Miriam Makeba performed in Jamaica and sold out all shows at the Regal Theatre. Two years later, in 1967, Patsy Todd recorded her version of a Miriam Makeba song, "Pata Pata Rock Steady," likely influenced by Makeba's visit. Have a listen: www.youtube.com/watch?v=jTJJ... #ska

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Heather Augustyn @skaler.bsky.social · 24/03/2025

If you happen to be in Coventry this Sunday, come see me! I’ll be speaking on women in 2 Tone at 1pm at the 2 Tone Village! #ska #2Tone #coventry

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Skabook: Notes on the Record @skabook.com · 22/03/2025

I'll be on next week's episode of Sound Opinions #1009! We recorded the show while I was at the @supernovaska.bsky.social last Sept. and it will air on Friday, March 28! We're talking about Rude Girls: Women in 2 Tone! www.soundopinions.org @soundopinions.bsky.social #ska #2Tone #skamusic #women

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Skabook: Notes on the Record @skabook.com · 22/03/2025

Big big thanks to @unclecon.bsky.social for celebrating the women of 2Tone today! If you missed his show, you can still stream it here! Get skankin’!

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Skabook: Notes on the Record @skabook.com · 22/03/2025

George Foreman died today at the age of 76. Celebrate with Big Youth’s song “Foreman Versus Frazier.” Here's a photo I took of Big Youth when I saw him perform years back in Kingston and a link to Big Youth's big chune: youtu.be/RpTVynKZtXs?... #georgeforeman #reggae #jamaica #BigYouth #boxing

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Skabook: Notes on the Record @skabook.com · 20/03/2025

Not seen anything since he died so I’m thinking she was just in denial, understandably. She said he wasn’t sick so suggested wrongdoing, but it was during Covid times so who knows.

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Skabook: Notes on the Record @skabook.com · 20/03/2025

Lee "Scratch" Perry was born on March 20, 1936. Celebrate his life by listening to some Super Ape or whatever lights your fire—sorry, Black Ark jokes are still too soon!Here’s my article on him from a few years back. It was a fascinating interview. Legend. #reggae #leescratchperry #jamaica #dub

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Speaking in Pastiche: Lee "Scratch" Perry and Subatomic Sound System Revisit 'Super Ape' » PopMatters

Standing in the audience for Lee "Scratch" Perry's sold-out show at the Beat Kitchen in Chicago, one of the eight-stops on his tour to promote the Super Ape

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Conrad Sienkiewicz @unclecon.bsky.social · 19/03/2025

Friday 3/21 at noon, UNCLE CON'S DINER will be filled with music from the book RUDE GIRLS, by Heather Augustyn. 🎶Selecter🎶Bodysnatchers🎶Belle Stars🎶Specials🎶 and more! Stream us live at www.wapj.org. Rudies only - no boneheads! 🖤🤍🖤🤍 @wapjradio.bsky.social @skabook.bsky.social @rj-auggie.bsky.social

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Skabook: Notes on the Record @skabook.com · 19/03/2025

Bwah ha ha!! Love it! What’s ska without some creative ska word plays?!

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Skabook: Notes on the Record @skabook.com · 19/03/2025

Happy birthday to Terry Hall, born on March 19, 1959. Here are two photos I took of him over the years and feel so fortunate to have seen him perform. Celebrate his life with his music! Ska wouldn’t sound the same without Terry Hall. Love love love. #Ska #2Tone #TheSpecials #TerryHall #80s

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