I Kong = Ricky Grant??

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Fabroots
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I Kong = Ricky Grant??

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A friend told me that he had read about Ricky Grant and I Kong is the same person, somebody can confirm or infirm plz?
versionruler

Re: I Kong = Ricky Grant??

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no, that's not correct. Two different artists. Ricky Grant is black / I Kong is an asiatic.
Ites

Re: I Kong = Ricky Grant??

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Yes I Kong's real name is Errol Kong, a Chinese Jamaican. Ricky Grant is Ricardo Grant he sang with the Gaylads, then turned roots singer for Pablo in the late 70s
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Re: I Kong = Ricky Grant??

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I had look their pic here but it was not very easy to see, ok thx guys.
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Re: I Kong = Ricky Grant??

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Prolly it i guess... Damn, i hear so much rumours, its hard to find the trust in this mazed music!
What is this Ricky Storm version??
Ites

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Ricky Storme was another name I Kong used, it is the 1st version of that tune, the 2nd - a recut - appears on his album on Inner Circle's label
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I see now, thx for info Ites.
bruce

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Post by bruce »

I.Kong's real name is Errol Kong & he is also know as Ricky Storm. I should know because he is my uncle
Ites

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bruce, tell us more about errol and his music please
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