Monday, 15 April 2024

Jamaican Ska/Rocksteady Legends THE PIONEERS to play London on 28th October

 

Trojan Records favourites The Pioneers are rightfully acknowledged as one of the global pioneers of reggae, ska and rock steady.

 

Formed in the mid 60’s in Kingston, Jamaica, they were one of the first groups to have international hits such as ‘Long Shot Kick de Bucket’, ‘Let Your Yeah Be Yeah’ and 'Give and Take'.

 

The Pioneers have been covered by other artists such as 

The Specials (‘Long Shot Kick De Bucket’), Madness (‘Starvation’), The Selecter (‘Time Hard’), The Beat (‘Jackpot’), and UB40 (‘Starvation’).

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