The Gladiators (band)
The Gladiators are a Jamaican roots reggae band.
history
The story of the Gladiators begins in 1965, initially with Albert Griffiths, David Webber and Errol Grandison. In 1969, Clinton Fearon replaced David Webber and in 1973 Errol Grandison left the group and was replaced by Gallimore Sutherland. Since then, the trio has consisted of Albert Griffiths, Clinton Fearon and Gallimore Sutherland.
Her first recordings were made in Clement Dodd's ("Sir Coxsone") legendary Studio One . From 1976 to 1981 they then had a contract with Virgin; 1982 to 1984 with Nighthawk Records and since 1985 with Heartbeat. This contractual relationship ended in 1991 with Valley of Decision .
The gladiators are still active today. In 2002 the album Once upon a time came out in Jamaica . In 2004 Albert Griffiths presented his two sons Al and Anthony to music on Father and Sons. Clinton Fearon's solo project is called "Boogie Brown Band". Proverbial Reggae , Sweet So Till and Studio One Presenting the Gladiators were recently reissued on audio CD .
Discography
Albums
- Trenchtown Mix-Up (1976, 2000)
- Studio 1 Presenting (1977, 2002)
- Proverbial Reggae (1978, 2002)
- Sweet So Till (1979, 2002)
- Naturality (1979)
- GladiAtors (1980)
- Babylon Street (1982)
- Reggae To Bone (1982)
- Symbol of Reality (1982)
- Live at Reggae Sunsplash 1982 (1982, live with Israel Vibration )
- Back To Roots (1982, 2000)
- Calling Rastafari (1982, with Burning Spear )
- '83 US Tour EP (1983)
- Serious Thing (1984)
- Show-down vol. 3 (1984 with Don Carlos)
- Country Living (1985, 1991)
- In Store For You (1988)
- On The Right Track (1989)
- Valley of Decision (1991, 1999)
- A True Rastaman (1992)
- The Storm (1994)
- The Cash (1996)
- Alive & Fighting (1997, live)
- At Studio 1 (Bongo Red) (1998)
- Strong To Survive (1999)
- Sold out: Live tour 1997/1999 (2000)
- Something a Gwaan! (2000)
- Once upon a time in Jamaica (2002)
- Father and Sons (2004)
Compilations
- Studio 1 Presenting (1977, 2002)
- Vital Selection (1981)
- Gladiators By Bus (1982)
- Dreadlocks the Time Is Now (1983, 1990)
- Whole Heap (1989)
- Full Time (1995)
- At Studio 1 (Bongo Red) (1998)
