Welcome this week's episode of #TheSpaceinbetween, another rock 'n roll memory from #TomLocke 's new book, #MomentsinTime.
The time is 1968. Today's featured artist was born in British Guyana and moved to London in 1960. He formed a Jamaican / British rock/reggae quartet and had a massive hit in 1983 with #ElectricAvenue which made it to #2 on the UK and US pop charts.
He had another hit years before that back in 1968 with #BabyComeBack. The song reached #3 on the charts and was later recorded by Bonnie Raitt and UB40. He was nominated for a Grammy in 1988 for his anti-apartheid song, #GimmeHopeJo'anna .... An astute businessman who founded #IceRecords and built the #BlueWaveStudioComplex. He is of course the amazing #EddyGrant ...For What it's Worth
make sure you tune in for next week's interview with guest #TomLocke as we discuss his fantastic new book, #MomentsinTime, #MIT
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The intro music for today's show, "Departed Son" is written and performed by our current artist in residence, #HeatherGemmell. You can find out more about Heather by visiting our show blog and by listening to our 2 part interview with Heather.
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