Pop Musicians Who Have Been Influenced By Reggae Music
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While reggae music might not be as popular as it was in the past, there are still many musicians who have been influenced by the genre. In this blog post, we take a look at some of the biggest pop stars who have been inspired by reggae.
The Origins of Reggae Music
Reggae is a music genre that originated in Jamaica in the late 1960s. The term reggae was first used to describe a style of music that was played by a band called The Skatalites. Reggae is a combination of African, American, and Caribbean music. The music is usually played on a drum and bass with a guitar, keyboard, and horns.
The Rastafari Movement
Reggae music has its roots in the Rastafari movement, which began in Jamaica in the 1930s. Rastafarians believe that Emperor Haile Selassie I of Ethiopia is the reincarnation of God, and that Africans are the true chosen people of God. They advocate for the repatriation of all blacks to Africa, and for the use of marijuana as a sacred herb. Reggae music is often used as a vehicle for Rastafarian beliefs, and many reggae songs contain references to Marijuana, Marcus Garvey, and Emperor Haile Selassie I.
The Wailers
The Wailers were a Jamaican reggae band led by Bob Marley. The band started out as a ska group in 1963 but later evolved into reggae. The Wailers are famous for their hits such as “No Woman, No Cry,” “Get Up, Stand Up,” and “One Love.” The band is considered to be one of the most important and influential groups in the history of reggae music.
The Spread of Reggae Music
Reggae music has its origins in Jamaica, and it has been spreading around the world since the 1960s. Reggae music has been influential to many different genres of music, including pop, rock, and hip hop. Some of the most famous reggae musicians include Bob Marley, Peter Tosh, and Bunny Wailer. Let’s take a look at some of the pop musicians who have been influenced by reggae music.
Reggae Music in the UK
The United Kingdom has produced several noted reggae musicians, including Mordecai Ranks, Matisyahu, David Hinds of Steel Pulse, and Ms. Dynamite. The popularity of reggae music in the UK began in the 1970s with the rise of Jamaican immigrants in London. Reggae music has been influenced by both Jamaican and British cultures, and has spawned several subgenres, such as dub and ragga.
Reggae Music in the US
In the United States, reggae music was popularized in the 1960s by rock bands such as The Beach Boys and The Beatles, who incorporated elements of Jamaican ska and mento into their musical repertoire. In the 1970s, reggae became more mainstream with the release of hits such as Bob Marley’s “No Woman, No Cry” and Peter Tosh’s “Legalize It.” Reggae continued to gain popularity in the 1980s and 1990s with the rise of dancehall artists such as Buju Banton and Sean Paul. Today, reggae music is enjoyed by people of all ages and backgrounds in the US and around the world.
Pop Musicians Who Have Been Influenced By Reggae Music
Many popular musicians have been influenced by reggae music. Reggae has had an impact on the development of many genres of music, including rock, pop, and hip hop. Some of the most popular musicians who have been influenced by reggae include Bob Marley, Snoop Dogg, and Damian Marley. Let’s take a look at some of these musicians and how they have been influenced by reggae music.
Bob Marley
Bob Marley is considered one of the most influential reggae artists of all time. He was born in 1945 in Jamaica and rose to prominence in the early 1970s with his band, The Wailers. His music incorporated elements of ska, rocksteady, and reggae, and he is credited with helping to popularize reggae music around the world. Marley died of cancer in 1981 at the age of 36, but his music continues to be popular and influential.
The Clash
The Clash was a British punk rock band that formed in 1976. Although their initial career was hampered by poor record sales, they achieved critical and commercial success in the United Kingdom with their third album, London Calling, released in 1979. The album fused elements of punk with reggae, ska, and rockabilly, and it helped to popularize reggae music in the mainstream. The band’s fourth album, Sandinista!, was even more eclectic, featuring contributions from guest musicians such as they saxophonist Dick Cuthell and the keyboardist Tymon Dogg.
The Police
The Police was a new wave band that was formed in London in 1977. The band members were Sting (vocals, bass), Andy Summers (guitar) and Stewart Copeland (drums). The Police became one of the most successful bands of the late 1970s and early 1980s and are estimated to have sold between 75 and 100 million records worldwide. The band achieved success with their new wave, reggae-influenced sound.
The Police’s first album, Outlandos d’Amour, was released in 1978 and included the hit singles “Roxanne” and “Can’t Stand Losing You”. The album peaked at number six on the UK Albums Chart and reached number fifteen on the US Billboard 200. The success of the album led to a world tour, which included dates in North America, Europe and Japan.
The Police’s second album, Reggatta de Blanc, was released in 1979 and topped the UK Albums Chart. The album included the hit singles “Message in a Bottle” and “Walking on the Moon”. Reggatta de Blanc won the Grammy Award for Best Rock Instrumental Performance.
The Police’s third album, Zenyatta Mondatta, was released in 1980 and reached number two on both the UK Albums Chart and the US Billboard 200. The album included the hit singles “Don’t Stand So Close to Me” and “De Do Do Do, De Da Da Da”. Zenyatta Mondatta won two Grammy Awards for Best Rock Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal and Best Engineered Recording – Non-Classical.
The Police’s fourth album, Ghost in the Machine, was released in 1981 and reached number one on both the UK Albums Chart and the US Billboard 200. The album included the hit singles “Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic” and “Invisible Sun”. Ghost in the Machine won two Grammy Awards for Best Rock Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocaland Best Engineered Recording – Non-Classical.
UB40
UB40 is a British pop and reggae band formed in 1978 in Birmingham. The band’s name comes from a unemployment form that members of the band were signing up for.UB40 has had many hits, including their cover of Neil Diamond’s “Red, Red Wine”, which went to number one on the UK Singles Chart in 1983 and again in 2002. The band has sold over 70 million records worldwide.
