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I find the dubs on Most Wanted to be pretty bland, but I agree that "Shut Me Mouth" is great.

DB

can someone please tell me what happened to rankin dread...i heard he was poisend

There was a documentary about him, i think it was either a cook report or possibly an episode of Panorama, one of those type shows that investigates criminals and gangs. Would love to get a copy of this show, anyone have it??

There's been lots of rumours about where he is now, some say he died but then he's apparently been seen since, and i heard is is still a wanted man so obviously keeping a low profile and would prefer people to think he is dead i guess.

Be nice to get some official info and know if he's still alive..

It was on the Cook Report. I'm dying to see that episode. I've mailed the production several times about getting it on CD-R but they refuse. Anyone that happen to have it on VHS and could do a rip?

i think its for sure he is no longer with us.

someone sent me a dvd with a bunch of uk "yardie" programs and new reports on it, probably including the one you seek. my problem is i cannot seem to copy it because im not familiar enough with my dvd burner. if you pm me, kalcidis, and want to copy it and maybe send it to others, pm me and i will send you my disk if you promise to get it back to me. some of the footage is not the best quality but i enjoyed watching it the few times i have.

ive heard some horrific stories about uk sound scene in tiny crowded shubins where rd and his posse made an entrance and waved knives around to clear a path to the stage. you bet i would get the hell out of the way! penny reel for one knew him quite well and has shared some interesting stories with me when i visited over there, the original front line days i gather.

one love
jah bill

Anyone knows of the Jah Life press of "Lots of Loving" OG stamper?

JB Welda; That's VERY kind of you. Check your PM for address.

Vlad; I don't have the number even though I've seen the vinyl. But I suspect it could be GOLP 5013 (since the CD issue also on Jah Life is GOCD 5013). The Jah Life press is a reissue. The original was first on Stand Firm (pre) and then on Freedom Sounds.

Check my RD disco here;
http://home.swipnet.se/kalcidis/discorankingdread/

kalcidis: check your pm, that address doesnt look complete to me.

one love
jah bill

can anyone remember 1980/81 leicester highfields cummunity
centre...live on stage rankin dread..and sounds by v rocket from nottingham and jah shaka wicked dance

jah bill; Check PM

Mickey; Sounds like a heavyweight session. I assume he was with Shaka? There are very few tapes with RD but the ones I've heard are fantastic!