What Happened To The Gladiators?

In the late 1960s The Gladiators emerged as one of the pioneers of reggae alongside the Wailers and Toots and the Maytals and became one of the pillars of the genre. This video traces their rise from Trenchtown to the world's biggest stages.

[@56postoffice]

One of the baddest reggae groups, from Treasure and Studio One. *"RIP-"* Albert Griffiths. 🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲

[@sabstraight]

RIP Galimore Sutherland too

[@hebrewenglishbibleread9941]

Their compilation of Studio One singles is a gem that everyone should own. Thanks for this one.

[@ReggaeAppreciationSociety]

Blessings ✌️

[@LadyLegz35]

Hearsay and Jah hear I when I cry, my favourites.. I still remember the Gladiators on the Beats of the Heart Jamaica documentary. Will treasure the dvd always❤💛💚🎶🇯🇲

[@LadyLegz35]

Blessed ❤️

[@monicahoward4255]

Rest In Power, Albert Griffiths 🕊️

[@ReggaeAppreciationSociety]

🙌 selah

[@davidgleeson9225]

When I played them on the radio I would call them the GLEEdiators.. it gave me such a thrill.. I truly loved them

[@ReggaeAppreciationSociety]

Wow you're a reggae DJ?

[@davidgleeson9225]

@@ReggaeAppreciationSociety Manchester pirate radio only Don't tell Rodigan

[@ReggaeAppreciationSociety]

@@davidgleeson9225 Yes I 😄😄✌️

[@reclaimingminds2811]

Rich Man Poor Man and si many other great great tunes- thank you Albert Griffiths for your teachings through your solid music. Thanks to the rest of the band also! ❤❤❤

[@simeonanderson2437]

Wah Gwan Ras ☝🏿🇯🇲 salute to the best uploader of reggae roots 👍🏿

[@ReggaeAppreciationSociety]

Thanks Daps Jr ✌️ I appreciate you mi lion

[@Stephenkanyoro]

Ethiopians next pliz

[@muzikdepotart]

I have so much Love for them, they are top5 reggae groups, no doubt...RAS, i'm hoping for a mini-documentary on the Late great BARRY BROWN

[@brianmitchell8479]

Great roots group 🎤🎼🎶🇯🇲🇬🇩🇹🇹🇬🇾🇺🇸 ! Continue to RIP Albert Griffiths 🙏 😪 😢😭

[@willieluncheonette5843]

when i saw Albert in that famous video of them recording i thought he was the coolest guy i had ever seen

[@doompdx401]

Saw them at Wolfgangs, SF in 1983. Remains one of my favorite shows.

[@gregoryspevack2263]

They are still touring today with Droop Lion as their singer. And he is a great performer, I have some video from the show I DJied at. So, they are still spreading the message.

[@jeroencornelisse]

I had the indescribable honour to meet The Gladiators in Groningen, Netherlands in the 80s after the show. Most pleasant open friendly guys. Impressive as an 18 year old, I can tell you ❤️one love

[@soujaar8346]

me never seen the Gladiators 😭😭😭😭

[@ReggaeAppreciationSociety]

Wow thanks for sharing ✌️

[@lawrencenjawe9875]

My introduction to this band was Oh What a Joy of 1980 ....But their debut release Trench town Mix up blew me away in my schooldays along with my classmates.

[@robertmathurin739]

Manners and Respect ,,🇱🇨👊🏼🇯🇲👍🏼🔥🔥🔥💯💯💯🤟🏼

[@chrissonnenschein6634]

Having grown up in Seattle, Clinton Fearon, and the Boogie Brown Band, is fundamental. and yes Gladiators music🙏🔥🦁🇯🇲🖤❤️🇪🇹💛💚🇻🇺 was ever too clear on their early history, thank you RAS‼️

[@dagvilledelavigo4113]

Yes! Thank you for adding that. I was going to say the same thing... and he is still at it, too! Dropping new albums, touring and playing Seattle regularly. What a great career - including The Defenders, his first Seattle band. I was in 9th grade when I got to see the Defenders open for Culture, who I had never heard of until that night, at the Moore Theater. Thanks for all the great reggae documentaries RAS!

[@chrissonnenschein6634]

@@dagvilledelavigo4113 Me been living in Europe for years now, always just miss him about in France. But yes Defenders!! forgot about that band.

[@chrissonnenschein6634]

There was some bar/cafe on the ave.. had my first red stripe. over the years was always that place 75th and Roosevelt or near.. many names over decades but late 90s early 00s ‘Scarlet Tree’...

[@chegenjonjo1381]

I've loved them since I heard them

[@chrisleigh4278]

Excellent content...as usual. Thank you !

[@ReggaeAppreciationSociety]

Blessings ✌️ Thanks for watching

[@DerdickeSalto]

Yesterday i heard them for the First time. Now your video. What a coincidence

[@alanburnam-richards8327]

wow ...never knew about failed bristol uk recording .the coach house was a good place -great video thank you .

[@ReggaeAppreciationSociety]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@surunitemiakanni-oye4346]

Quite good. Very well done! No unnecessary fillers or fluff. Keep it up!!

[@ReggaeAppreciationSociety]

✌️ Thanks for watching

[@chriscravens8318]

Awesome content! Jah bless!

[@ReggaeAppreciationSociety]

Blessings ✌️ Thanks for watching

[@dennisomwancha734]

Blessings Big Stone

[@lindjohn5141]

What a good reflexion🔥❤💛💚 In the late 1960s The Gladiators emerged as one of the pioneers of reggae alongside the Wailers and Toots and the Maytals and became one of the pillars of the genre. This video traces their rise from Trenchtown to the world's biggest stages. Give thanks to post it . More Power 🇯🇲✌

[@jazedje]

What a team! 💎

[@johntmusic543]

the gladiators id one of my old favourites

[@MsWildberry1]

Blessed universe that I came across this channel. Just subscribed. Was looking to see if there is a video of Peter Tosh, who in my opinion is the Emperor reggae.❤️💛💚

[@ReggaeAppreciationSociety]

Welcome aboard! There are already a couple of stories about him but a full feature on the great Stepping Razor will be done soon.

[@MrMbisker]

Jah hear i when cry, cause I’m a great meditator

[@tourenarcisse6730]

Massive short documentary!!!!

[@ReggaeAppreciationSociety]

Blessings ✌️ Thanks for watching

[@tourenarcisse6730]

Their song JAH WORK must be taught every where in the World.

[@OGxCSH]

Big ups R.A.S....another scorcher of a video!!!

[@ReggaeAppreciationSociety]

Blessings ✌️ Thanks for watching

[@rasempress9724]

Ska evolved to Rocksteady which further evolved to Reggae

[@JESUS_KING_LORD_]

Angelic music from the highest regions.❤🕊️🙏🏼☝️👑

[@LionPride-eu2rc]

Rip Gilmore southerland to

[@sandybradshaw1879]

Appreciate #lovesign

[@6clope7]

rip albert jah love

[@user-cx6ty9gl7q]

I can def name my top 3 Gladiator tracks ! Can u

[@jefflagerwall6868]

❤Love

[@charlesscott7620]

I grow up with weber as my neighbor on bay farm rd Kingston 11

[@newtronix]

Keep on fighting the oppressors wherever you are.

[@soujaar8346]

All my friends known that if a drink some beer and you give me a bass guitar. I will sing hello carol 🤣. Know they are tired of Hello carol but not me😋

[@ReggaeAppreciationSociety]

😂😂👍

[@Stephenkanyoro]

Next ethiopians pliz

[@nyakwarObat]

Eeh...are you paying for this order or just demanding?

[@erickhowoya9894]

What happened to "The natural Ites"?

[@lioness7772]

Who is the voice behind this narrative!! Is it someone from revelation Tv?

[@ReggaeAppreciationSociety]

😂😂 Not the last time I checked

[@NaphtaliRashid]

Im Very Good Breddren of Clinton i have known him since 1984 when he first came to Seattle and started the Defenders

[@leonramsay21]

We paid them no respect and they did so much.

[@nyakwarObat]

Speak for yourself blood, don't do that "we" business. You and who?

[@russellwarr3791]

Nice work with this series of valuable knowledge. Being a reggae fan I salute you. 👋🦘

[@ReggaeAppreciationSociety]

Blessings ✌️ Thanks for the support

[@alexdubmaster3477]

Thank you for your work to let me see this