The History Of Skinhead Reggae 1968-1972 - Tapa blanda

The relationship between the original skinheads of the late 1960s and reggae music are often a source of debate as to the uninitiated they seem curious partners. The raw sounds of reggae were in great contrast to the progressive rock and pop tunes that dominated the BBC playlists; reggae had evolved from the slower Jamaican rocksteady. The book tells the story of the rise of reggae from 1968 to its height and subsequent demise as by the end of 1972 reggae had evolved to what some say was watered down and string laden, a far cry from the original authentic sounds of the late 1960s which the remaining skinheads could no longer empathise. The major artists of the time, some who have sadly passed on are reviewed with their singles and albums and the compilation budget LP's that were to become a very important mainstay of the reggae scene.