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Post by Freddy C on Oct 26, 2007 17:01:02 GMT 1
Is he still around? I think he owned TR Groovemaster and possibly Jam Rock. Outside of a few Virgin Frontline albums and BAF's Trinity set are any of his productions available?
Actually I aso picked up Barry Brown "Mafia" 7'' on TR repress which I assume Mr. Robinson was behind but anything else, or does anyone have more information on the man?
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Post by skitter on Oct 26, 2007 17:07:56 GMT 1
Well, I used to know him Fred back in the 1970s. In those days he wore a razor round his neck. I presumed it was for cutting cocaine though it had a blunted edge. I think these razors were very fashionable back then especially among these rock star types who wore shortie leather jackets and had layered longish hair in true South Molton Street style. I think they were more for affectation than Charles though. Tony was never much of a producer though I did love his Gladiators set and the Big Youth he put out on Klik. His U Roy set with Virgin was pretty good too. Haven't seen anything produced by him for it has to be 25 years now.
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Post by Freddy C on Oct 26, 2007 17:44:24 GMT 1
Thanks for that Penny.
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Post by ian on Oct 26, 2007 17:49:29 GMT 1
looking at RKR, before Groovemaster in the mid 70's, he also ran the High School International label in the early 70's releasing 7's by the likes of Dennis Alcapone.
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Post by semindecent on Oct 26, 2007 18:04:55 GMT 1
Yow Freddy... I think it was Solid Windup [if Mr. aka is on this board, how will we ever know  ] that mentioned TR was living in Texas - and I'm pretty sure I heard that from someone else too... The latest thing I saw from TR was a CD called Reggae Hits After Hits [1995] - included a few 70's tunes - then there's a couple weird songs about the OJ Simpson trial [how could they not be weird] - but even stranger - and good - is a song or two by Vivian Jones. Never knew Vivian Jones worked with him. TR could put out several crucial CDs if he gathered up a bunch of his 45s. Nice board here... |
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Post by Freddy C on Oct 26, 2007 19:19:04 GMT 1
Thanks for the info. Semi. TR could put out several crucial CDs if he gathered up a bunch of his 45s. I would have thought so. Might even sell, too.  |
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Post by mghifi on Oct 27, 2007 18:32:35 GMT 1
Ranking Joe's debut lp "The Best Of Ranking Joe" was produced by Tony Robinson and in my opinion is essential. It should be reissued.
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Post by kalcidis on Oct 27, 2007 19:44:42 GMT 1
Is that the LP where he's referred to as Little Joe?
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Post by Freddy C on Oct 27, 2007 20:17:21 GMT 1
He produced this one but the sleeve isn't crediting to Little Joe: www.roots-archives.com/release/4769The good Mr Lindley did a Ranking / Little Joe compilation a while ago. The following tracks credited as "Little Joe" .... GUN COURT, PSALM 54, 750 FOUR, Z FE DREAD, DREAD LOCKS PARTY, DON’T GIVE UP, NATTY BMW, BAG O WIRE Pm me if you haven't heard it and would like to. |
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Post by skitter on Oct 27, 2007 22:25:13 GMT 1
Most of those tracks Fred are Watty Burnett productions.
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Post by kalcidis on Oct 27, 2007 22:35:17 GMT 1
Speaking of the razors around the neck. One thing that always looked really wrong to me was Ranking Joe on the cover to his Natty Superstar album where he has a razor hanging around his neck. Since it's in gold I can only presume that it's a fashion thing ... but still it strikes me as really odd. Was Ranking Joe known to use crack?  |
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Post by skitter on Oct 27, 2007 22:36:11 GMT 1
Do you know what "ranking" means, Kalcidis?
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] that mentioned TR was living in Texas - and I'm pretty sure I heard that from someone else too... 
