Whenever I go to an Hotels on Jamaica's north coast all they play is Marley, I ask the Dj what about guys like these, for this CD sold over one million too, he says the tourist not exposed to guys like these,,, Leroy Sibbles the one in the middle, is one of Jamaica's greatest reggae exponent, not only is he the lead singer for this group ''that smooth beautiful voice'' but he played many important bassline for studio one, sampled up to this day, ''Pass the Dutchie'',, ''Musical youth'' is one such ''bassline'' now as you can see this guy is very dark in complexion, but did not garner the same accolade like Marley who had nothing over him musically, but thats the ways of the World, don't get me wrong, I'm not criticizing Bob, for I love his music too, but just making a point.
One such riddim comes to mind and that's *"Mean Girl"* by Larry Marshall. That has to be one of the baddest riddims ever made, inspired the Mighty Diamonds' *"I Need A Roof,"* and Sugar Minott's answer on the original riddim. So many versions.
The "architect" leroy Sibbles at work. More of the musical history needs to be known by the general public, then Mr, Sibbles would get his due credit. Anyway, God bless my parents for having a copy of this album in the house.
Like the 'doo-wop' feel of the this track. I went to a roots record store and asked for the BEST heptones album. Without hesitation, he gave me 'On Top'.
This is Sunday evening music relaxing before the week ahead cooking rice and peas and oxtail or fried chicken or curry goat, very inspiring words motivation
Although Sibbles was a great bass player for studio one, the person who played this bassline on this, and many other studio one songs is one Brian Atkinson. check him out on twitter
