Merger | |
---|---|
Background information | |
Origin | England |
Genres | Reggae |
Years active | 1977–1980 |
Labels | Sun-star Muzik Co, Bellaphon, President, Makasound |
Past members | Barry Ford, Winston Bennett, Michael Dan, Tony Osei, Michael Osei, Ivor Steadman |
Merger were an English reggae band of Jamaican/Ghanaian descent that formed in 1977 and lasted until 1980. Their name "Merger" comes from the fact that they blended reggae music with their other musical influences. [1] [2] Their debut album, Exiles Ina Babylon was released in the UK in 1977 at a time when many British reggae bands, such as Aswad and Steel Pulse, were popular. [3] Politically, the band's songs addressed issues of racial injustice in Britain and other countries, but they rejected the Marcus Garvey idea that all black people should return to Africa. [1]
Merger appeared at the high-profile concert " The Picnic at Blackbushe" in 1978, alongside Bob Dylan, Eric Clapton and Joan Armatrading. [7]
Merger | |
---|---|
Background information | |
Origin | England |
Genres | Reggae |
Years active | 1977–1980 |
Labels | Sun-star Muzik Co, Bellaphon, President, Makasound |
Past members | Barry Ford, Winston Bennett, Michael Dan, Tony Osei, Michael Osei, Ivor Steadman |
Merger were an English reggae band of Jamaican/Ghanaian descent that formed in 1977 and lasted until 1980. Their name "Merger" comes from the fact that they blended reggae music with their other musical influences. [1] [2] Their debut album, Exiles Ina Babylon was released in the UK in 1977 at a time when many British reggae bands, such as Aswad and Steel Pulse, were popular. [3] Politically, the band's songs addressed issues of racial injustice in Britain and other countries, but they rejected the Marcus Garvey idea that all black people should return to Africa. [1]
Merger appeared at the high-profile concert " The Picnic at Blackbushe" in 1978, alongside Bob Dylan, Eric Clapton and Joan Armatrading. [7]