Sir Lord Comic
Sir Lord Comic | |
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Origin | Jamaica |
Genres | Reggae |
Instrument(s) | Vocals |
Sir Lord Comic is one of the original
deejays
.
Biography
His career began as a dancer with the Admiral Dean
Count Machuki, he began deejaying with the sound system, and recorded what is considered the first deejay recording, "Ska-ing West" in 1966.[1][2] Comic also recorded one of the last great tracks of the ska era, "The Great Wuga Wuga", in 1967.[1][3] In addition, Comic recorded the singles "Bronco", "Jack of My Trade", and "Doctor Feelgood".[4] In 1970, he worked with Lee "Scratch" Perry, recording "Django Shoots First" which appeared on the Eastwood Rides Again album.[1] In the early 1980s he was interviewed as part of the Deep Roots Music television series.[1]
References
- ^ ISBN 0-7535-0242-9
- ISBN 0-87930-655-6.
- ^ Harris, Craig, allmusic biography, allmusic.com, Macrovision Corporation
- ISBN 0313331588.
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