Group    From 1967 

The Cimarons

Categories: Music / songs

Countries: Caribbean Islands

The UK's first self-contained indigenous reggae band. The original members (all from Jamaica) were session musicians backing various musicians. They emigrated to Britain and produced their first album in 1974.

Credit for this entry to: Alan Patient of www.plaquesoflondon.co.uk

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The UK's first roots reggae band The Cimarons was formed here in 1969. Federa...

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