| Basil Gabbidon |
| Born |
29 October 1955 |
| Origin |
Buff Bay, Jamaica |
| Genres |
Reggae |
| Occupations |
Band Leader |
| Instruments |
Guitar |
| Years active |
35 |
| Labels |
RunCum Music |
| Associated acts |
Steel Pulse |
| Members |
| Paul Beckford, Colin Gabbidon, Faisal X, Ann Marie Chambers, Candi Gabbidon |
| Past members |
| Too many to mention |
| Notable instruments |
| Lead Guitar from Steel Pulse Days |
Basil Gabbidon (born Basil Glendon Gabbidon, 29 October 1955, Buff Bay, Jamaica) is a guitarist / vocalist, and a founding member of the reggae band Steel Pulse.[1]
Gabbidon lives in Birmingham, England, and is currently touring a new album Reggae Rockz[2] featuring Paul Beckford (bass guitar), Colin Gabbidon (drums), Faisal x (keyboards), Sonia Clarke (vocals), Anne Marie Chambers (vocals), Candi Gabbidon (vocals) and various other sessions players. Pencilled in for Glastonbury Festival in 2010 as well as other major fesivals across the globe the band recently played the Glade Festival, Irie Vibes Festival, Flyover Show[3] as well as a residency at the prestigious West Bromwich venue The Public.
Currently putting new management in place this is a band that has been building up a head of steam for some time now. Due to release several singles in 2010 as well as engaging in major cultural tours.
[edit] References
| Persondata |
| Name |
Gabbidon, Basil |
| Alternative names |
|
| Short description |
|
| Date of birth |
29 October 1955 |
| Place of birth |
|
| Date of death |
|
| Place of death |
|
