Black Uhuru Band: Then and Now (2021)

Black Uhuru Band: Then and Now (2021)
(Music: Solid Foundation Dub kevingad.bandcamp.com)
Derrick Duckie Simpson (Date of Birth: June 24, 1950)
To start us off with the list, we have Derrick Duckie Simpson who is one of the founders of the Black Uhuru band.
Garth Dennis (Date of Birth: December 2, 1949)
Next on the list we have Garth Dennis who was also one of the founder members of Black Uhuru at 23 years old.
Don Carlos (Date of Birth: June 29, 1952)
Next on the list we have Don Carlos who also founded Black Uhuru together with Duckie Simpson and Garth Dennis when he was 20 years old.
Michael Rose (Date of Birth: July 11, 1957)
Next on the list is Michael Rose who joined Black Uhuru in 1977 when he was 20 years old after the departure of Don Carlos and Garth Dennis.
Errol “Tarzan” Nelson (Date of Birth: Unknown)
Next on the list is Errol Tarzan Nelson who joined Black Uhuru in 1977 together with Michael Rose after the departure of Don Carlos and Garth Dennis when he was roughly 20 years old.
Sandra Puma Jones (Date of Birth: October 5, 1953)
Next on the list is Sandra Puma Jones who joined Black Uhuru in 1977 when she was 24 years old after the departure of Errol Nelson.
Junior Reid (Date of Birth: June 6, 1963)
Next on the list is Junior Reid who replaced the departure of Michael Rose in 1984 when he was 21 years old.
Andrew Bees (Date of Birth: 1972)
Next on the list is Andrew Bees who joined Black Uhuru when he was 25 years old after Duckie Simpson won the legal battle over the name of the band against the original members Don Carlos and Garth Dennis in 1997.
Jennifer Connally (Date of Birth: Unknown)
Next on the list is Jennifer Connally who joined Black Uhuru together with Andrew Bees after Duckie Simpson won the legal battle over the name of the band in 1997 when she was roughly 25 years old.
Kay Starr (Date of Birth: Unknown)
Next on the list is Kay Starr who joined Black Uhuru in February 2004 when it was announced in the Jamaican press that Duckie Simpson and Michael Rose had reunited under the name ‘Black Uhuru feat Michael Rose’.
Robbie Shakespeare (Date of Birth: September 27, 1953)
The last cast member on the list is Robbie Shakespeare who is a Jamaican bass guitarist and record producer best known as the one half of the reggae rhythm section and production duo ‘Sly and Robbie’.
Music available on kevingad.bandcamp.com
Produced by Kevin Gad for KLG MUZIK
Music arranged and Mixed/Mastered by Fernando Izquierdo @ LoEnd Dub
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[@Ishijah1]

Never have there being a band with so many members famous singers, truly epic band with so much credentials.

[@robertbright2057]

Sandra “PUMA” Jones was a friend of mine I remember going to visit her when she lived on Convent Ave bet 140 & 141st St and I lived on 142nd and Convert. She was a very down to earth person I am grateful that I had got to know her RIH Sister.

[@greatbaba5072]

I wish i could meet her too.

[@greatbaba5072]

I don't know how i feel every time i look at puma's face

[@sojournertruth9332]

Puma was a social worker by profession and would come to Africa House on Lenox Avenue near 125th Street to Hail Up, Empress the owner. Oh, how Puma was loved, admired, and respected. Nobody could copy her African dance moves and impeccable style.

[@Kryssthealien]

Love forever Black Uhuru, So many legendary singers and Sly and Robbie at the controls INCREDIBLE BAND!

[@jenifahconally2736]

Greetings, I am deeply saddened to hear of Robbie's passing. My condolences to his wife, family & fans. Robbie was a wonderfully irie bredrin & I was honoured to have toured with him & Sly Dunbar during my time as a Black Uhuru member. I am still making music with my King Rupie Dan as Jenifah Gad.... Give thanks for this video...Blessed love💯

[@reggaebass1857]

Robbie Shakespeare was IMO one of the best reggae bassist’s there ever was , RIP Robbie

[@urielnawej7835]

Fi me, number one = Flabba Holt, and number two Robbie

[@reggaebass1857]

@@urielnawej7835 good choice my friend, Roots Radics are one of my favourite bands, Flabba is an amazing player

[@philliplyn2692]

Loving this one thanks for sharing very information blessed love to all knowledge is power hopefully everyone pays attention keep up the good work 🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲

[@masauchongwe]

Rip to Robbie Shakespeare and Garth Dennis, two Black Uhuru legends lost in the same week

[@klgmedia6052]

KLGMedia would also like to send out our heart felt condolences to the family of Rudolph "Garth" Dennis. A great loss to the Jamaican and reggae community. The work he performed with the Wailing Souls and Black Uhuru will always be remembered 🎶🎼🎶

[@denniseubanks7738]

Who said Garth Dennis is dead???

[@abdallaabdulrahman8319]

@@denniseubanks7738 Yes Garth still a live

[@robinrhodie2198]

OH LATE GREAT PUMA JONES GOD BLESS NOW ROBBIE AND DENNIS REST IN PACE 🙏🙏🙏 REMEMBER YOU GOD BLESS

[@JohnMacLeanPhotography]

RIP Robbie. I’ve been a fan since the early 80s. You are greatly missed and your legacy will endure. One Love

[@sabstraight]

Early Puma pictures for Kay Starr and Jennifer Connally..... WOOOOPS!

[@jenifahconally2736]

I know….. didn’t look like me at all😂 however, the pic on the right is definitely me some years ago…. Good observation👍🏾

[@klgmedia6052]

@@jenifahconally2736 Greetings Jenifah. KLGMedia would love to send out our apologies to you for using the wrong image to represent you. We hope it doesn't offend you. We attempted to put together a short time line of the success of the Black Uhuru band, but got some imagery incorrect. We hope to be more accurate in the future. May Jah bless you in all you do.

[@jenifahconally2736]

@@klgmedia6052 Thank you for your acknowledgement and nuh worry yuhself, everything is everything. I was happy to see the article and was not offended, the pic on the right was a correct image. Give thanks for your well wishes & the very same to all @KLGMedia. Blessings

[@klgmedia6052]

@@jenifahconally2736 One Love and much blessings

[@sinceunati]

@@jenifahconally2736 Give Thanks for all you have contributed!!! You have made a mark on the world and have been a part of musically history!!!

[@rastachavez8887]

First Come-My most sincere condolences to Robbies family. I am very saddened for another loss to the Reggae industry. Robbie a top rankin bassist, will forever be missed, but his musical collaboration will forever fill the air waves. RIP Robbie Second: I had the pleasure to attend the Black Uhuru reunion tour in Santa Cruz Ca. The tour was to promote their Now LP, which I ended up buying the cassette format at the concert and still have it. I think i should listen to it before calling it a night . Rest In Peace Star

[@adandemobilegamer]

rip Sandra Puma Jones, Robbie Shakespeare and Garth Dennis gone but not forgotten

[@Michaelkaydee]

So many members...

[@serendipia5685]

Nice job man!!! Blessing for you and your chan!!!💚💛❤

[@DavidWoods-rk8st]

I still playing black Uhuru Derek Simpson you always my friend we gettin old

[@jeromelambe2449]

Bro. Brixton grew up on their sound and many others. Always wanted to know where these people are now. Now I no longer live in Brixton. But love the vibe. Ps I am a dinosaur. 57yrs young, white etc but boys in Brixton kept me sweet. Thanks for the update. Love and respect. Jerome.

[@gregoryspevack2263]

What about janet "Olafunke" Reid ? JR's Ried's sister who also sang with the band. if fact on the album she was on. Her name was listed as Olafunke

[@klgmedia6052]

Greetings. Many apologies for leaving out some of the past members of the Black Uhuru band 🎹🎹🎹

[@sinceunati]

I never realized that was Jr Reid's sister!

[@delmanglar]

Saw them reunited in a concert in San Juan Puerto Rico, in the 90’s. Great performance

[@delmanglar]

At one point the crowd got into the stage dancing around the band… then some fool stole the drummer’s hat s they stopped the music for a minute. Very disrespectful. The band was great

[@DavidWoods-rk8st]

I was heavily stoned on Christmas day to say the least thank you for all the wonderful years

[@nikolajah]

Kings of Kings & Queens of Queens Jah bless!

[@ericbaquial5441]

Michael, Sly and Puma best stack

[@fabriciotonelli5396]

Don carlos 20 years in that pic? No way! That picture was taken in 1994, Don was around his 40’s!!!

[@scienceforliving6020]

Good work general

[@shirjaykay3836]

RIP. Robby 😘

[@errolnicholson9448]

I born 1963 too and I never know that Junior is same as me? Wow!!!

[@klgmedia6052]

Keep up the great musical work Errol🎶

[@robinrhodie4428]

OH REST IN PEACE SANDRA PUMA JONES REST IN PEACE A ND ROBBIE SHAKESPEARE REST IN PEACE ELDER RASTA JAH RASTAFARI 🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲🇪🇹🇪🇹🇪🇹🦁🦁🦁

[@fabriciotonelli5396]

Michael rose 20 years in that photo? Are you crazy? He was at least 38!!!

[@roots2lovereggaeshow275]

Please listen to TRY IT and tell me if this is not where the SLENG TENG RIDDIM came from

[@denniseubanks7738]

If Robbie Shakespeare is mentioned, how comes Sly Dunbar wasn't mentioned.??

[@robertkahacho6438]

Was never the same for me after Michael left.

[@bestfun4]

👍💟💟💟

[@signalsoldier]

RIP Robbie

[@jak1oak677]

Idduno if the man a force the accent or what lol

[@soniaharrison1016]

Yes, him a force it. lol

[@vandewauwlionel3739]

My favorite is positive and positive dud (roir records)

[@lawrencenjawe9875]

The group's strongest period was definitely between 1977-84 with Michael Rose at the helm...But wait a minute..! Funny..Where are Sly Dunbar and Janet Olakfunde... Lol !!!l

[@klgmedia6052]

KLGMEDIA would like to apologise for any omission of past band members

[@rachelehosten1323]

I love you!

[@philadoniantv2062]

What about JoJo Mac I think she was apart of black uhuru.

[@klgmedia6052]

KLGMedia recognises that some members have been accidently omitted from this video - and would like to apologise for those omissions. Peace

[@thedonwesley5279]

Weeping Willow Tree

[@thedonwesley5279]

Black Uhuru is currently signed with LAW RECORDS

[@DiggNitty]

Sounds like someone needs to work harder on trying to speak jamaican patois, as well as getting all info right😅

[@marcellespencer124]

Dame we got some melin in our skin we look good.

[@glendoncodling1012]

RASTAFARI community recurring people minds

[@nolakazi]

All legendary vocalist, but Duckie shoulda ended the band after Mike left Puma died and shoulda got success under another name.

[@newreast3904]

man sound like strugglin inna di toilet.

[@charlierosa9577]

To grow hair

[@jahsuncamara-kb2ec]

Walk panny road 🌲🐦 Mino trouble know One 🌽✋✋ Mino eat 🐜 know stake Mino eat know am grandma grow 🌹 me AXA vegetarian muxick ix My ⛵ occupation

[@DavidWoods-rk8st]

Fuc me sic I can't always come when wanted Henry HRH stole all my money so dss is all I get to say the least the smoke escapes me as duz lotsa things