The Arabs
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The band that became The Roots Radics in late 1979 used the name The Arabs as backing band for Prince Far I's productions.



They released several albums for Virgin's Frontline Records between 1978 and 1981.

Roles Backing Band, Group
Jamaican Genres Played Dub, Reggae, Roots Reggae

Carlton 'Santa' Davis

Roles: Musician, Bass Guitar, Bongos, Drums, Percussion, Arrangements
Jamaican Genres Played: Reggae, Dub, Roots Reggae, Rocksteady, Dancehall, Reggae-Pop, Lovers Rock, Ragga

Clifton 'Bigga' Morrison

Roles: Harmony Vocals, Vocals, Horn, Keyboards, Melodica, Organ, Percussion, Piano, Arrangements, Writer, Engineer, Mixing Engineer, Producer
Jamaican Genres Played: Reggae, Ska, Dub, Roots Reggae, Dancehall, Reggae-Pop, Lovers Rock

'Deadly' Headley Bennett

Born: Felix Headley Bennett

From Kingston, Jamaica
Roles: Musician, Alto Saxophone, Brass, Horns, Saxophone, Tenor Saxophone, Trombone, Trumpet, Arrangements
Jamaican Genres Played: Reggae, Ska, Dub, Roots Reggae, Rocksteady, Dancehall, Reggae-Pop, Lovers Rock, Ragga, Ragga HipHop, Reggae Gospel

Earl 'Chinna' Smith

Born: Earl "Chinna" Smith

Roles: Individual, Musician, Backing Vocals, Harmony Vocals, Vocals, Acoustic Guitar, Bass Guitar, Bongos, Clavinet, Congas, Drums, Electric Guitar, Guitar, Percussion, Rhythm Guitar, Arrangements, Writer, Co-producer, Executive Producer, Producer
Jamaican Genres Played: Reggae, Ska, Dub, Roots Reggae, Rocksteady, Dancehall, Reggae-Pop, Lovers Rock, Ragga, Ragga HipHop

Eric 'Fish' Clarke

Roles: Musician, Vocals, Drums, Percussion
Jamaican Genres Played: Reggae, Dub, Roots Reggae, Dancehall, Lovers Rock

Errol Carter

Roles: Musician, Bass Guitar, Electric Bass, Arrangements, Writer, Producer
Jamaican Genres Played: Reggae, Dub, Roots Reggae

Leroy 'Horsemouth' Wallace

Roles: NA, Individual, Musician, Bass Guitar, Drum Programming, Drums, Keyboards, Percussion, Piano, Saxophone, Trombone
Jamaican Genres Played: Reggae, Ska, Dub, Roots Reggae, Rocksteady, Dancehall, Lovers Rock

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