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Re: SEARCH A TUNE OF THE REGGAE MOVIE "ROCKERS"??????
Posted: Mon Nov 16, 2009 8:08 pm
by selecta bing
I can confirm that it is BONGO HERMAN from my book of photos, "ROCKERS STYLE".
SIR BELLYAS !
How could you be "a little dissapointed" ?
It's a movie not a documentary.
***** 5 stars to the makers for getting all those NON actors together and to ACT !
I agree it is a TREASURE.....a piece of HISTORY from the greatest era in Reggae.
Re: SEARCH A TUNE OF THE REGGAE MOVIE "ROCKERS"??????
Posted: Tue Nov 17, 2009 2:52 am
by Inyaki
Every time I watch it I discover someone or something I didn't notice before. Classic.
Is the Spinal Tap of Reggae!:)
Re: SEARCH A TUNE OF THE REGGAE MOVIE "ROCKERS"??????
Posted: Tue Nov 17, 2009 7:55 am
by kandi
Inyaki wrote:Every time I watch it I discover someone or something I didn't notice before. Classic.
Is the Spinal Tap of Reggae!
Me too.I just noticed Dr Alimantado as the tune 'Answer me question' is playing...I suspect someone to be Freddie Mcgregor at the soccer pitch where horsey disturbs with his bike...
Re: SEARCH A TUNE OF THE REGGAE MOVIE "ROCKERS"??????
Posted: Tue Nov 17, 2009 12:33 pm
by Sir Bellyas
Yes Selecta Bing... well, I saw it when it came out all those years ago, didn't know who most of the characters were and thought the story was weak. As I say, it's one of those films that as you get more knowledge it gets more interesting until it becomes the treasure it is
Re: SEARCH A TUNE OF THE REGGAE MOVIE "ROCKERS"??????
Posted: Tue Nov 17, 2009 12:53 pm
by Inyaki
Great "acting" too
( I've met a couple of the artists from that film....in real life they are pretty much the same!)
Seriously though, I reckon Jacob Miller could act IMHO, he was a natural entertainer. I could see him becoming and all-round reggae star and actor in the US in the 80s ( he was young, charismatic and a natural talent....star quality....but unfortunately he died so young)
Re: SEARCH A TUNE OF THE REGGAE MOVIE "ROCKERS"??????
Posted: Thu Nov 19, 2009 4:41 am
by Hungryghost
i'd be really interested in a good list of artists in this movie from some of the more experienced roots collectors here...
one of my favorite films!
respect
Re: SEARCH A TUNE OF THE REGGAE MOVIE "ROCKERS"??????
Posted: Thu Nov 19, 2009 8:30 am
by Red Eyes
Gregory Isaacs, Bongo Herman, Tommy McCook, Bobby Ellis, Horsemouth, Dr Alimantado, Leroy Smart, Big Youth, Joe Gibbs, Kiddus I, that guy Honeyball or whatever his name is was also in a famous vocal harmony group, Burning Spear, Jacob Miller (& Inner Circle), Robbie Shakespear, Dillinger, Dirty Harry, .....................
Re: SEARCH A TUNE OF THE REGGAE MOVIE "ROCKERS"??????
Posted: Thu Nov 19, 2009 8:30 am
by Red Eyes
Ruffy & Tuffy
also recorded a few tunes i think
Re: SEARCH A TUNE OF THE REGGAE MOVIE "ROCKERS"??????
Posted: Thu Nov 19, 2009 8:31 am
by Red Eyes
Jack Ruby off course...
Re: SEARCH A TUNE OF THE REGGAE MOVIE "ROCKERS"??????
Posted: Fri Nov 20, 2009 4:53 am
by selecta bing
Hungryghost wrote:i'd be really interested in a good list of artists in this movie from some of the more experienced roots collectors here...
one of my favorite films!
respect
Musicians or Actors ?
check my entry (on page 2)
for the tracks that appear in the film.
A few more appeared as actors / extras