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BR16ADE_R055E

The Fourth Dimension
Registered: 08/08/03
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	03/16/08 at 04:36 AM	Reply with quote	#1

I'm saddened to learn of Mikey Dread's death today...RIP Mikey Dread... __________________
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chills

Victory Lane
Registered: 11/18/06
Posts: 802

	03/16/08 at 06:56 AM	Reply with quote	#2

RIP Mikey
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You_Want_A_Law_To_Dance

The Fourth Dimension
Registered: 04/21/07
Posts: 5,188

	03/16/08 at 10:33 AM	Reply with quote	#3

Brilliant news to wake up to that! Christ, that's fucking awful! I'm shaking, this is so depressing. Rest in peace, Mikey Dread. Gone but never forgotten sounds so cliché. But I'm gonna say it anyways 'cos it's bloody true! XxX __________________ Kanske Är Jag Kär I Dig
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Magnus

Tropic of No Return
Registered: 06/27/03
Posts: 2,927

	03/16/08 at 10:56 AM	Reply with quote	#4

This is very sad news indeed. RIP Mikey. Here is an article from today´s http://www.jamaicaobserver.com Mikey Dread, gone from the control Hailed as one of reggae greatest innovators By Basil Walters Observer staff reporter Sunday, March 16, 2008 Radio disc jock Mikey Dread is dead. He succumbed to a brain tumour late yesterday afternoon at his family home in Connecticut, USA at the age of 54. Born Michael Campbell in Port Antonio, Jamaica, he distinguished himself as an extraordinary studio engineer and presenter at the now defunct Jamaica Broadcasting Corporation (JBC) where he came to prominence in the 1970s as "The Dread-the-Control Tower", the name of the late night show he presented at a time when reggae music was scoffed at by many. Mikey Dread... hailed as one of reggae's greatest innovators One of reggae's greatest innovators and original radio engineers/technicians, the past student of Titchfield High School, in 2006 celebrated the 30th anniversary of the night programme which he started at the JBC, and revolutionised the after midnight shift making it into the most popular slot on radio, by playing strictly dub music. This innovation is seen by many musicologists as the antecedence of dancehall as we now know it. Upon leaving the JBC, Mikey Dread ventured into recording and scored with a number of releases such as Weatherman Skanking in combination with Ray I, Barber Saloon, Love the Dread, as well as albums such as Dread at the Control, Evolutionary Rockers and World War III. Over time he attracted the attention of British punk rockers, The Clash, who invited him to produce some of their music, the most famous of which is their single Bankrobber, and contributed to several songs on their 1980 album, Sandinista. Mikey Dread also toured with The Clash across Britain, wider Europe and the US. He also worked closely with producer Trevor Elliot to launch musical career of singer Edi Fitzroy, who was then an accountant at the JBC. As the news of his passing surfaced yesterday, the Sunday Observer got comments from a number of persons in the media and the music fraternity, all of whom hailed Mikey Dread as a significant contributor to the development of Jamaican music. "His (Mikey Dread's) work, is not only national or regional, but also international," former JBC's journalist Leslie Miles noted. "It spanned the world scene and made Mikey a pioneer broadcaster for playing dub music, and also redefined aspects of radio, especially night time radio" Miles, who is now head of news at Bess FM, also spoke of the struggle Mikey Dread faced at the conservative JBC. Music consultant Colin Leslie pointed out that the consequence of the "fight" he received from the management was putting him on at night, but that backfired. "Remember he is a Portlander, so I always appreciated the fact that we shared the same alma mater (Titchfield High School), that is something I've always cherished and I hold him in high esteem. Although he was ahead of my era, he was somebody who laid an awesome foundation and was very unique and highly respected," was how Richard "Richie B" Burgess of Hot 102, remembered Mikey Dread. "We were at JBC together, and in those days when he started at the JBC dreads weren't popular on the air. The powers that be in management really gave him a fight," Ali McNab told the Sunday Observer. "Michael Campbell, is someone who revolutionised radio in Jamaica when there was still an anti-Jamaican sentiment regarding music and culture. In terms of the emerging dancehall, it was Mikey Dread who popularised it on radio. Although it was late night, he still managed to popularise dancehall music and bring it to the masses," was the perspective of Dennis Howard who also worked on JBC Radio, in the post-Mikey Dread era. And Irie FM's disc jockey, GT Taylor hailed the late Mikey Dread as a role model. "Reggae music in Jamaica, owes a lot that that brother. He was one man who stood up for reggae in the early '70s, bringing the music to the forefront. He is one of my inspirations." Veteran singer Freddie McGregor attested to the fact that "Mikey Dread was one of the persons fighting the struggle for reggae music. Mikey and I did a lot of shows together over the years. A wonderful brethren".
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Jolene

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	03/16/08 at 11:36 AM	Reply with quote	#5

RIP Mikey __________________
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IceCool_Kebab
Johnny Appleseed
Registered: 06/01/06
Posts: 343

	03/16/08 at 11:56 AM	Reply with quote	#6

Another good man gone...bless his soul. Play some Dread today brothers and sisters. RIP Mikey __________________ “I think we're going to have to forget about the radio and just go back to word of mouth.” JOE STRUMMER
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Ornella

King of the Bayou
Registered: 07/16/06
Posts: 595

	03/16/08 at 12:11 PM	Reply with quote	#7

fuckin hell, oh god, this is awful. I'm shocked christ. RIP Mikey. __________________ "put the Teddy Bear down, Joe!" http://www.myspace.com/bhindibaghee http://westwaytotheworld.ilcannocchiale.it/ http://ornellazbo.deviantart.com/ http://www.lastfm.it/user/NiandraZbo/
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Jimmy_Jazz

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	03/16/08 at 01:45 PM	Reply with quote	#8

RIP Mikey __________________
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tidbits
Victory Lane
Registered: 06/30/03
Posts: 856

	03/16/08 at 01:49 PM	Reply with quote	#9

Very sad news. RIP.
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You_Want_A_Law_To_Dance

The Fourth Dimension
Registered: 04/21/07
Posts: 5,188

	03/16/08 at 01:54 PM	Reply with quote	#10

Quote: Originally Posted by Jimmy_Jazz RIP Mikey Your avatar really isn't helping, Jen. __________________ Kanske Är Jag Kär I Dig
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Kicks

The Brooding Side of Madness
Registered: 02/12/08
Posts: 1,066

	03/16/08 at 03:25 PM	Reply with quote	#11

RIP Mikey. __________________ "...I'd just like to say..lets have some music now,huh ? " - Joe
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fightthelaw

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Registered: 10/14/04
Posts: 5,415

	03/16/08 at 04:05 PM	Reply with quote	#12

ah this is sad. rip mikey maybe i can try to figure out how the lady's stereo works at the house im painting to play some mikey tunes. __________________ iam a girl...not a boy. i love rice. tesla was robbed.
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Streetcore

Victory Lane
Registered: 08/23/04
Posts: 937

	03/16/08 at 04:26 PM	Reply with quote	#13

oh my god... RIP __________________
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gabester309

Coma Girl
Registered: 07/10/06
Posts: 140

	03/16/08 at 06:44 PM	Reply with quote	#14

Sad news indeed another article here http://www.westindiantimes.net/ent/etnws/march08.html __________________ When the musics done, i'll go quietly
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GR
Tropic of No Return
Registered: 03/19/06
Posts: 2,304

	03/16/08 at 07:03 PM	Reply with quote	#15

He will certainly be missed... RIP Mikey. __________________ How I would love to speak To everybody on the street. Just for once to break the rules, I know it would be so cool.
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streetparade

Coma Girl
Registered: 11/24/07
Posts: 64

	03/16/08 at 10:39 PM	Reply with quote	#16

Ah, man this news is a shot straight to the heart. Damn. The man was still making great music, way too young to go. I'm going to play Living in Fame right now to hear that sweet voice. RIP Mikey. __________________ Weddings, parties, anything and bongo jazz a specialty.
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STRUMMERCAMP
Coma Girl
Registered: 11/19/05
Posts: 140

	03/16/08 at 11:19 PM	Reply with quote	#17

R.I.P MIKEY DREAD. IMPERIAL ROYAL MAJESTY JAH WARRIOR AND CLASH LEGEND. YOU WILL BE SADLY MISSED. __________________ The older we get,The better it was....
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SmokeM

The Brooding Side of Madness
Registered: 06/27/03
Posts: 1,615

	03/17/08 at 12:49 AM	Reply with quote	#18

FUCK is what burst from my lips as I read this disturbing news. I was introduced to Dread at the Controls through The Clash and had the chance of seeing Mikey live twice GOD REST HIS SOUL. He was a kind hearted soul and made wonderful, wonderful music .......now he can find his old pal Joe and share spliff. RIP MIKEY DREAD
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KokaKola

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Registered: 09/21/05
Posts: 9,534

	03/17/08 at 01:42 AM	Reply with quote	#19

Awwwww, FUCK. So saddened to hear this.... RIP Mikey. I'm imagining some amazing Joe/Dread music being made on the 'other side' tonight... __________________ Kokey Monster® "God's greatest creation is music.... Music contains all of life." ................................ Joe Strummer: "Mr All-Six-Strings-Or-None-And-Fuck-The-Fiddly-Bits" (Marcus Gray) "Never give up.... Even if you feel like it."
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technodday

The Brooding Side of Madness
Registered: 11/15/07
Posts: 1,161

	03/17/08 at 03:22 AM	Reply with quote	#20

Dear God. Wow. Rest in peace, Mikey. __________________
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JuJuQueen

Road to Rock 'N Roll
Registered: 09/29/06
Posts: 622

	03/17/08 at 05:13 AM	Reply with quote	#21

So, so SAD!
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GPAnderson
Tropic of No Return
Registered: 12/11/03
Posts: 2,379

	03/17/08 at 12:29 PM	Reply with quote	#22

You know, it's not often that this happens, but when I read about Mikey's passing, I thought to myself "He must feel better now." I've always loved the way his contributions to music seemed so subtle, yet so impactful on the industry as a whole. It's not often you can be so sure of one man fulfilling the desires of so many in passing, but I'm sure that after the life he lead Mikey will indeed Rest In Peace. __________________ You'd think that God wouldn't be so hard when He sees all the little children runnin' in the backyard
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IvySupersonic

The Brooding Side of Madness
Registered: 04/18/04
Posts: 1,793

	03/17/08 at 07:00 PM	Reply with quote	#23

Crap, I somehow missed this and just now read this thread...just gutted. I really think he is the reason dub made it to the mainland...such an incredible man. RIP Mickey Dread. As Echo said, gone but not forgotten. __________________ We fight, But first, We dance!
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