REGGAE REGULAR (Aka: The Regulars) - BIOGRAPHY:
"Reggae Regular", is a band of Reggae music. They formed in London in late 1976.
In 1977, they recorded their first Single "Where Is Jah". In February 1978, they released the second single "The Black Starliner".
Band Members: (1976 - 78)
George Clarke* (Keyboards)
Trevor Seal Salmon* (Bass)
Patrick Donegan* (Rhythm Guitar)
Norman Ebanks* (Lead Guitar)
Errol Francis* (Drums)
Alan King* (Vocals), and Tony Rookwood* (Vocals)
In 1979, the band changed its name from "Reggae Regular" to "The Regulars".
The Regulars released 2 Albums: "Victim" 1979 and "I & I" 1980.
Band Members: (1979 - 1981)
George Clarke* (Keyboards) - [Since 1976]
Trevor Seal Salmon* (Bass) - [Since 1976]
Errol Francis* (Drums) - [Since 1976]
Norman Ebanks* (Lead Guitar) - [Since 1976]
Patrick Donegan* (Rhythm Guitar & Backing Vocals) - [Since 1976]
Allan King* (Vocals), Anthony Rookwood* (Vocals & Guitar) - [Since 1976]
Errol Forrest (Percussion)
Steve Gregory (Saxophone)
Derek Wadsworth (Trombone)
George Chisholm (Trumpet)
The Regulars (Vocals)
Additional members in 1980:
Byron Burrell (Bass)
Errol Rookwood (Bongos)
Leroy Tyrell (Percussion)
In 1982, "Reggae Regular" reformed, the band worked with some artists of the label "Greensleeves Records" as Frankie Paul, Tippa Irie, Pato Banton ...
In 1984, they worked with "Mad Professor" and recorded their best album "Ghetto Rock". The critics and the press consider it one of the best "Reggae" album of the 80's.
Band Members: (1982 - 1984)
Trevor Seal Salmon* (Lead Vocals and Bass) - [Since 1976]
Errol Francis* (Drums) - [Since 1976]
Patrick Donegan* (Lead Vocals & Percussion) - [Since 1976]
Clinton Clarke (Horns)
Winston Salmon (Backing Vocals)
Brian Campbell** (Keyboards)
Additional members:
Winston Williams (Drums), Neville Carnegie and Karl Atkins (Horns)
In 2010, some veterans of the band find themselves in the recording studio for a new collaboration. Today their name is: "Reggae Regular/The Regulars".
In 2011, after 27 years, they return with a new album: "If Only".
Current Members: (2010 - Present)
George Clarke* (Keyboards) - [Since 1976]
Patrick Donegan* (Rhythm Guitar & Vocals) - [Since 1976]
Bryan Campbell** (Vocals & Keyboards) - [Since 1984]
Derek Demondo (Bass)
Patrick 'Dego' Johnson (Lead Vocals).
REGGAE REGULAR (Aka: THE REGULARS) - OFFICIAL DISCOGRAPHY:
1) Reggae Regular - Discography Part 1: (1977 - 78)
.1977 - Where Is Jah - (7")
.1978 - The Black Starliner - (7" and 12" Mix)
2) The Regulars - Discography: (1979 - 1981)
.1979 - Victim - (Album)
.1980 - I & I - (Album)
3) Reggae Regular - Discography Part 2: (1982 - 1984)
.1982 - House Party (Reggae Regular & Clint Eastwood) - (Mix 12")
.1984 - Ghetto Rock - (Album)
4) Reggae Regular (Aka: The Regulars) - Discography: (2010 - Present)
2011 - If Only - (Album)
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Reggae Regular's Discography:
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1) Reggae Regular - Discography Part 1: (1977 - 78)
.1977 - Where Is Jah - (7")
(Original Press):
"Where Is Jah" 1977 - (Original Version)
Tracks:
Side A: Where Is Jah.
Side B: Jah Is Here.
[Labels: Greensleeves (7": 1977)]
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.1978 - The Black Starliner - (7") and (Mix 12")
(Original Press):
"The Black Starliner" 1978 - (Mix 12") - (Greensleeves Label)
"The Black Starliner" 1978 - (7") - (Bellaphon Label)
"The Black Starliner" 1978 - (Original Version)
Tracks:
Side A: The Black Star Liner.
Side B: Where Is Jah.
[Labels: Greensleeves (Mix 12": 1978)(7": 1978), Bellaphon (7", Mix 12": 1978), ...]
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2) The Regulars - Discography: (1979 - 1981)
.1979 - Victim
(Original Press):
"Victim" 1979 (Original Version)
Lp Tracks:
1) Fools Game. 2) Hey Girl [Don´t Bother Me]. 3) Weed Stalk. 4) Not Any More. 5) Victim. 6) Jah Jah Children. 7) Friends Of Tomorrow. 8) Ital Club. 9) Where Is Jah.
Free Bonus (12" Single):
Side A: 1) Fools Game. 2) Bombay Duck.
Side B: Funky Shack.
[Label: Cbs (Lp: 1979)(Lp + Free 12" Bonus: 1979)]
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.1980 - I & I
(Original Press):
"I & I" 1980 - (Original Version)
Tracks:
1) Armageddon Rock. 2) Marcus The Prophet. 3) Portrait Of A Bad Man. 4) Born With Nothing. 5) Dress Up Yourself. 6) Jah Made Them All. 7) Marcus Children. 8) Marijuana.
[Label: Sound Off Records (Lp: 1980)]
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3) Reggae Regular - Discography Part 2: (1982 - 1984)
.1982 - House Party - (Reggae Regular & Clint Eastwood) - (Mix 12")
(Original Press):
"House Party" (Reggae Regular & Clint Eastwood) 1982
Tracks:
Side A: House Party.
Side B: Dub Party.
[Label: Greensleeves (Mix 12": 1982)]
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.1984 - Ghetto Rock - (Album)
(Original Press):
"Ghetto Rock" 1984 - (Original Version)
Tracks:
1) Ghetto Rock. 2) Aristocrat. 3) Violence In The Streets. 4) Black Skin Boys. 5) Praise Jah Love. 6) Don't Let Money Rule Your Head. 7) Jah Bring Them Come. 8) Tribute To The DJ. 9) Jah Festival (Instrumental). 10) Natty Camp. 11) Check For Him.
[Label: Greensleeves (Lp: 1984)(Digital Release: 2011)]
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4) Reggae Regular (Aka: The Regulars) - Discography: (2010 - Present)
2011 - If Only - (Album)
(Original Press):
Cd and Digital Version:
"If Only" 2011 - (Original Version)
Tracks:
1) Black Star Liner [Feat: Tippa Irie]. 2) We Never Needed Nobody. 3) Portrait Of A Bad Man. 4) Love On A Single Bed. 5) Pride In My Heart. 6) Where Is Jah. 7) Have You Done It. 8) Funky Shack. 9) Not Any More. 10) Love Conquers The World. 11) Victim. 12) Going Home.
[Label: Anvil/Progressive Sound (Cd: 2011)(Digital Version: 2011)]
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CONTACT:
Reggae Regular/The Regulars on My Space
Reggae Regular "The Black Star Liner" 1978
Reggae Regular "Ghetto Rock + Aristocrat" 1984
Reggae Regular "Natty Camp + Jah Bring Them Come" 1984
Reggae Regular "If Only" - 2011
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