Joe Higgs, Tyrone Taylor, Ansel Collins, The Itals, Mallory Williams

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Joseph Benjamin Higgs (3 June 1940 - 18 December 1999) was a reggae musician from Jamaica. In the late 1950s and 1960s, he was part of the duo Higgs and Wilson together with Roy Wilson. He was a popular artist in Jamaica for four decades and is also known for his work tutoring younger musicians including Bob Marley and the Wailers and Jimmy Cliff.
Higgs was instrumental in the foundation of modern Jamaican music, first recording in 1958 for producer and businessman (and later Jamaican Prime Minister) Edward Seaga, both as a solo artist and with Roy Wilson. He is often called the "Godfather of Reggae". His first release (with Wilson) was "Oh Manny Oh" in 1958, which was one of the first records to be pressed in Jamaica and went on to sell 50,000 copies.
Higgs mentored young singers in his yard and began working with Bob Marley in 1959. In fact, it was at one of the informal music lessons Joe Higgs held in Trench Town, that Bob and Bunny Livingston met Peter Tosh. It was Higgs who introduced the Wailers to Dodd in 1963. Higgs has also been described as the "Father of Reggae" by Jimmy Cliff. For a while Higgs toured with Cliff, acting as his bandleader and also performed with The Wailers on their US tour when Bunny Wailer refused to go on the tour in 1973. In 1995, his final album was issued, Joe and Marcia Together, a collaboration with his daughter.
Higgs died of cancer on 18 December 1999 at Kaiser Hospital in Los Angeles. He was survived by twelve children, including his daughter Marcia, who is a rapper, and son Peter, a studio guitarist.
Jamaican singer Tyrone Taylor, who died aged 53 of complications stemming from prostate cancer, was a versatile vocalist who recorded in a range of styles throughout his career. Although the tall and charismatic singer will forever be associated with Cottage in Negril, a sentimental, semi-autobiographical ballad that caused an international sensation in the early 1980s, his powerfully expressive voice, and hard-hitting lyrics made him one of Jamaica's most popular protest singers during the late 1970s, and he was also favoured for individual renditions of foreign cover tunes.
Taylor was born in rural St Elizabeth, an underdeveloped portion of southwest Jamaica, and began recording in Kingston in his early teens, by which time his deep voice was already defined by a characteristic rasping.
Cottage in Negril, a self-produced effort that Taylor wrote and recorded in 1981, referred to a problematic romantic liaison the singer experienced with an overseas visitor in the once sleepy town on Jamaica's west coast, which had become a haven for backpackers from north America and Europe. Cottage in Negril gradually found favour with overseas audiences, being picked up by major label MCA two years later, making Taylor the best-selling reggae singer of 1983 and leading to a memorable performance at the following year's Reggae Sunsplash.
After struggling with substance misuse for a long time, Taylor suffered two strokes and was confined to a wheelchair earlier this year. He is survived by nine children. Tyrone Taylor, singer, songwriter, and record producer, was born in 1954; died on December 1, 2007.
As a musician, Mallory Williams - who is the son of famous pianist Luther Williams, and also cousin to the singer, actress, and model Grace Jones - has played keyboard for a wide cross-section of reggae artists, including Jimmy Cliff, and was part of the team which recorded Cliff’s gold album, The Power and Glory. He also toured with Ziggy Marley and the Melody Makers and played on several albums, including the Grammy Award-winning Fallen is Babylon. As a keyboard player with the all-star backing band Lloyd Parkes and We the People, he accompanied other artists such as Dennis Brown, Gregory Isaacs, Ken Boothe, and John Holt.
Williams, who is best known for the hit song She Boom, has shown his entrepreneurship streak by capitalizing on the success with merchandise with a difference. “I have created the Boom oil because that was a huge song, and it was also my first number one hit. The year was 1986. It was covered in French by the group Kulcha Konnection and rose to No. 1 on the French music charts,” he said.
According to his bio, She Boom not only reached number one on the charts but also became the first music video that portrayed dancehall dancers and blazed a trail for other videos showcasing the dancehall movement.
Born 1949 in Kingston, Jamaica, Ansel Collins began his career as a drummer, moving to keyboards in the mid-1960s. In the late 1960s, he performed with the Invincibles band (whose members also included Lloyd Parks, Sly Dunbar, and Ranchie McLean. Collins was part of the duo Dave and Ansel Collins along with Dave Barker, with whom he had a number one hit in the United Kingdom in 1971 with "Double Barrel".

[@fliptk6772]

We had it licked in 80s, wtf has happened to us now in 2022, us oldies certainly knew how to party, back in the day, lol, cheers for the vibes and footage 🎶👍

[@jahfetmoore527]

I know Tyrone Taylor’s children very well. They’ll be be very happy to see this video because live footage of Tyrone Taylor is very rare.

[@TheTredoc]

In some ways TT (Tyrone Taylor) was like a PT (Peter Tosh) seriously, fire and soul rebel in one! Miss them both! One Luv ❤️!!!

[@thembadube9589]

What a beautiful beat. Greeting from South Africa.

[@LeoOReggio]

Greetings from Jamaica, Themba. Stay safe.

[@mannyrasco6007]

What a blessing to see this footage. Joe Higgs, the Itals…. Inna ‘86 stylee! Wow! I feel privileged to be able to see these performances. The last artist I have never heard of until now. His energy was incredible. He was in the spirit and his talent undeniable. Big Big Respect again for this one. 🙏🏼

[@LeoOReggio]

Extra rare footage, Manny, I wish the quality was better.

[@swabes1]

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[@josephsaroce4991]

Yep yep...ITALS...JOE HIGGS...SWEET SWEET.. YES BIG DADDY..

[@rockers7889]

Rare Itals footage , Ronnie on fire

[@LeoOReggio]

Thank you for liking and subscribing. Stay safe.

[@curlylocs515]

Joe Higgs and Ronnie Davis under one roof. 🔥

[@AxelAtTheControls]

This is amazing! Itals kick you right in the feelings.

[@mellow_keys8618]

It feels great and sad to see live footage of Carlton Barrett a year before he was murdered. Thank you hope they capture Carlton in the biopic they are about to make for Bob Marley.

[@papajahko7121]

Carlton & Familyman always my top dnb duo 👍

[@lawrencenjawe9875]

@JOEOHOH....I recall in the recent past reading about famous Hollywood directors Martin Scorsese, Oliver Stone and one other lining up to produce a Marley biopic. Disagreement on specific contents between the Marley family and the Hollywood circle meant the project had to be shelved and was given to K. McDonald.....

[@peterreid4435]

Mallory has a great voice, sounds like the record

[@williehaggart676]

Mallory Williams is my dad ❤️👍🦁🇯🇲

[@peterreid4435]

@@williehaggart676 your dad is one of the better vocal masters of the eighties and I admired how humorous he was and humble too

[@lawrencenjawe9875]

AMAZING performance by Tyrone Taylor (whom I'm seeing for my first time in video, though I was a bit familiar with him)). What energy!!! Reminds me of the late great Jacob Miller on stage thought on this track he's closer to Desmond Dekker musically

[@LeoOReggio]

A really electric performer. Gone too soon.

[@fredreggaeloverp]

thx for sharing .. amazing

[@LeoOReggio]

My pleasure, Fred. Stay safe.

[@fredericocr1]

First time I say tirone's face. I knew the tune, thanks for putting a face to it :)

[@christophercalderongonzale8981]

Full concert please 💎🇯🇲🎶💚🧨🔥 INNA 86style

[@LeoOReggio]

If I ever find that tape, I will, Christopher.

[@elindioedwards7041]

Very impressive. I would be satisfied to just be able to watch bands like this. Do bands like even exist now? And the talent of the vocalists is amazing. Was able to see the Itals with the Roots Radics in 1988. Was an amazing experience.

[@LeoOReggio]

There are bands still but they do not get the opportunity to express themselves. Hopefully things will change post Covid.

[@elindioedwards7041]

@@LeoOReggio I'm biased but IMO there was a Golden Age in Jamaican music that lasted from say 1966 to maybe 1991 or so. The number of great artists for this 25 year period is staggering. I came across the Itals Roots Radics performance that I attended in 1988 on KZbin. I can honestly tell you that this is the musical/entertainment highlight for me since I saw Jeffrey Osborne live in 2018. I literally got me a 6 pack of Heinekens this past Saturday and watched this video on a big screen TV with my wife. My wife was blown away by this video performance. kzbin.info/www/bejne/f3eQeISoa96ghNU

[@peterreid4435]

He's such a show man, his craft is impeccable mallory was one of our great vocalists

[@LeoOReggio]

No doubt, Peter. Very talented musician/singer, and my longtime friend.

[@peterreid4435]

@@LeoOReggio tell him he's blessed us with some gems which transcends generations even the Grace cock soup ad with the legendary Karen Smith

[@LeoOReggio]

@@peterreid4435, I did not even remember that one. Lol.

[@peterreid4435]

@@LeoOReggio ya man he's really an inspiration to me, loved all his projects

[@michaeltorres1654]

Thanks for sharing! Boom she boom!!!

[@steveoredfeathers4123]

"So it go......."⚡️⚡️⚡️⚡️☝☝♥️

[@TheAnnaFisher]

Blessed love, Joe Higgs sings "So It Go" at 9:44 - 12:41!!! Bless Up, give thanks for this epic recording of some of reggae's greatest! Happy 60th Jamaica Indepence Day today! 🙏🏼👏🏼❤️💛🖤💚🇯🇲👑🎶🎤🌎

[@LeoOReggio]

Blessings for you, from Jamaica, Anna. Stay safe.

[@akemisdrealist2287]

Some of the Great Groundations of our music Yes mr D dig up the archives

[@dom_2691]

Big Up 🙏Good Vibes💚💛❤

[@dom_2691]

@@SabiArtStory777 Hi Sabine, music and dance are part of life to be well🙂✌

[@antonioluisgarciaribeiro7091]

reggae roots do bom parabéns por este momento incrível maravilhoso só recordações

[@fredericocr1]

The 2nd Ital's tune! My favourite from them. I spin it all the time on radio

[@lawrencenjawe9875]

Joe Higgs with the track "So it Go". With a poster of Mutabaruka's album "Check it" in the background..😁👍

[@LeoOReggio]

The event was Muta's launch of Check It.

[@lawrencenjawe9875]

@@LeoOReggio Oh I see !!! Thanks for the info👍

[@christianborlenghi9285]

ok, I cant believe this! historic! Thanks!

[@LeoOReggio]

My pleasure, Christian, stay safe, stay subscribed.

[@fredericocr1]

In here it is AMAZING!!! Pure fire

[@jimboj460]

Big people tings!! Give thanks every time Leo for the works this is priceless

[@LeoOReggio]

Thanks, Jimbo Stay safe.

[@topasioo]

So it go It nice

[@lauranicholls9421]

I really love this Ansell Collins and the legendary joe Higgs. All good though Thank you for sharing. Hope you have a peaceful Christmas ..💚💛❤️⭐️🌲

[@LeoOReggio]

Best wishes for the rest of the season and 2024, Laura. As always, stay safe and well.

[@TheTredoc]

Leo, big up Uself for this video! OUT N LOUD INTERNATIONALLY! Tyrone and Mallory to the world! One Luv ❤️!!!

[@LeoOReggio]

Give thanks for the shout-out. Stay safe.

[@TheTredoc]

@@LeoOReggio Yeahman!

[@papajahko7121]

Pure Gold !!!!! Ansel sounding a wee bit Gregory in his vocal delivery here…..sort of !? The Itals with the GREAT Ronnie Davis…..The Tennors Ride yuh donkey was one of my first 7” singles I had as a boy This videos a keeper !…..Massive respect for this one Leo 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 Also….who’s the Dread drumming bongos with Joe Higgs ?…..got some nice photos of him playing with Culture when they visited Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇯🇲

[@LeoOReggio]

I will find out his name. He was very popular in Ja back then.

[@michaelfabulous]

yes good 👍

[@TheAnnaFisher]

Joe Higgs (09:47)

[@drone-maceio-brasil]

greetings from Brazil ! Beautiful videos! would you have any Jacob Miller concerts in Jamaica?

[@LeoOReggio]

I can't remember filming Jacob but as I go thru my tapes I am surprised what I find. If I find I will post.

[@agnaldocesar7853]

what is the name of the first song the itals?

[@LeoOReggio]

Agnaldo, "Ain't too proud to beg", originally sung by Slim Smith.

[@LeoOReggio]

Agnaldo, "Ain't too proud to beg" which was originally sung by Slim Smith.

[@agnaldocesar7853]

Thanks

[@agnaldocesar7853]

@@LeoOReggio When was this recorded and venue? Thanks

[@LeoOReggio]

@@agnaldocesar7853 this video is a compilation of different events at different moments in time. Which performance are querying?

[@Gab144000]

many thanks king, we need more footage of these crucial artists from JA

[@LeoOReggio]

My pleasure, Gan144000. Stay safe.