How Long Have YOU been listening To Reggae ?

[dan i]

since my dad would play me 'Israelites' and Bob alongside his Rock n Roll 45s. For myself, i guess since about 1981 or 2. My first live show was Johnny Osbourne, Mutabaruka and Misty In Roots in Brixton in I think 1984

ONE LOVE INNA THIS IWAH

dan i

[nyah]

greeting my youth 20 odd year an love it same way one tune wi all must love is forward rastaman by the mighty an dreadfull ijahmam jah guide an blessed is you.

[medusah]

Heard Desmond Dekker and Johnny Nash on AM radio somewhere in the late 60s, early 70s. Teenage angst and ganja brought Ras Bob to me in High School--'73 or so. Started collecting in '78 when I heard the Clash, PIL, the Slits, and Patti Smith.

[benjamin]

since I'm 14 which makes 11 years. Stricly roots from the beginning to the end.

[Collie]

Started in the 70's when my Dad would play Bob Marley albums all the time. I still have his original vinyl copies including Catch A Fire & Burning.

Never though about it until now but stopped listening to Reggae after 1984 (when my Dad passed on) and have not listened to a BMW track since.

Got back into Reggae about 5 years ago and have been playing catch up since. I am amazed at the amount that is now available compared to the late 70's & early 80's. The Internet has definitley helped particularly site like this and mail order sites have made buying easier.
My oldest daughter regualry asks "Dad are to trying to buy every Reggae song ever made" "Yes" is the reply.

[Bernd]

Greetings,
my 1st post here. Like to tell you I am listening to Reggae since 1978, started collecting in 1980.