Dennis Bovell
Barbadian-British reggae musician
Dennis Bovell (born 22 May 1953) is a Barbados-born reggae guitarist, bass player and record producer. He is based in England. He was a member of the British reggae band Matumbi. He also released dub-reggae records under his own name as well as the pseudonym Blackbeard. He is most widely known for his decades-spanning collaborations with Linton Kwesi Johnson.
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Background information | |
Also known as | Blackbeard |
Born | Saint Peter, Barbados, West Indies | 22 May 1953
Genres | Dub, lovers rock, reggae, post-punk |
Occupation(s) | Musician, record producer |
Instruments | Bass, guitar |
Years active | 1968–present |
Labels | LKJ Records |