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Formed in 1977 by the brothers Bailey (Donald, Leo & Rocky), the offspring of Jamaican immigrants to England, The Equators were discovered by Stiff Records’ President, David Robinson, performing with another Birmingham band, The Beat (which shared The Equators’ 20/21 Management team). Robinson, ecstatically impressed with the raw energy of their concert performance & the soulful innovation of their ska-pop-reggae sound, moved to sign the band to the famous Stiff Records label (home of Madness & Elvis Costello).
The Relationship with Stiff Records began with The Equators backing the Jamaican ska-reggae great, Desmond Dekker ("Israelites", "007 Shanty Town"), on his Black and Dekker album.
The Relationship with Stiff Records began with The Equators backing the Jamaican ska-reggae great, Desmond Dekker ("Israelites", "007 Shanty Town"), on his Black and Dekker album.
Roles Group, Writer, Producer
Jamaican Genres Played Dub, Lovers Rock, Reggae, Reggae-Pop, Roots Reggae, Ska
Other Genres Played Funk / Soul, Rhythm & Blues, Rock
Jamaican Genres Played Dub, Lovers Rock, Reggae, Reggae-Pop, Roots Reggae, Ska
Other Genres Played Funk / Soul, Rhythm & Blues, Rock
