The legendary veteran Jamaican singer-D.J. RANKIN JOE with Special guest the legendary LLOYD HEMMINGS
www.angelfire.com/hi3/rankinjoe/
www.myspace.com/lloydhemmings
Also special guest Navada Joe & Ras Beal !
Backed by The Mechew Selassie Band (with Los Angeles guitarist Dale Hauskins(Tippa Irie/Majek Fashek/Joe Higgs) www.myspace.com/dalehauskins )
LIVE at Winstons Saturday Sept.26 !!!
1921 Bacon Street San Diego CA 92107 (619) 222-6822 www.winstonsob.com
When mentioning the pioneering DJ's of the 70's, usually the names U-Roy, Prince Jazzbo, King Stitt, Dennis Alcapone, and others are herald most. Ranking Joe is another of these artist that deserves the recognition of their talents and contribution to reggae music over the years. He made a rare appearance in Long Beach, California, with singer Michael Palmer last November, and these two tore down the house with hit after hit.So, Who Is Ranking Joe? Born Joseph Jackson, in Kingston, Jamaica , July 1, 1959, he was introduced in the music business at Tarrant Junior Secondary School in Kingston. Joe performed at school concerts and won local talent contest in the mid-70's. As he got older, he participated in stage shows and parties in different Jamaican parishes for vereran singer/promoter Jackie Brown. His first performing name was"D.J. Jolly", and performed with well know artist like Horace Andy, Dennis Brown, Bingy Bunny, Bongo Herman , and Keith Poppin.
www.angelfire.com/hi3/rankinjoe/
www.myspace.com/lloydhemmings
Also special guest Navada Joe & Ras Beal !
Backed by The Mechew Selassie Band (with Los Angeles guitarist Dale Hauskins(Tippa Irie/Majek Fashek/Joe Higgs) www.myspace.com/dalehauskins )
LIVE at Winstons Saturday Sept.26 !!!
1921 Bacon Street San Diego CA 92107 (619) 222-6822 www.winstonsob.com
When mentioning the pioneering DJ's of the 70's, usually the names U-Roy, Prince Jazzbo, King Stitt, Dennis Alcapone, and others are herald most. Ranking Joe is another of these artist that deserves the recognition of their talents and contribution to reggae music over the years. He made a rare appearance in Long Beach, California, with singer Michael Palmer last November, and these two tore down the house with hit after hit.So, Who Is Ranking Joe? Born Joseph Jackson, in Kingston, Jamaica , July 1, 1959, he was introduced in the music business at Tarrant Junior Secondary School in Kingston. Joe performed at school concerts and won local talent contest in the mid-70's. As he got older, he participated in stage shows and parties in different Jamaican parishes for vereran singer/promoter Jackie Brown. His first performing name was"D.J. Jolly", and performed with well know artist like Horace Andy, Dennis Brown, Bingy Bunny, Bongo Herman , and Keith Poppin.