The Itals
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| The Itals | |
|---|---|
| Genre(s) | Reggae |
| Label(s) | Nighthawk, Rhythm Safari, RAS |
| Associated acts | The Westmorelites, The Tennors |
The Itals were a reggae vocal group formed in 1976 by Alvin "Keith" Porter, Ronnie Davis, and Lloyd Ricketts (the latter two formerly of The Tennors),[1] all of whom had previously also recorded as solo artists.[2] All three had worked together in the late 1960s in The Westmorelites.[1] The group recorded several albums through the late 1970s and 1980s, with Ronnie Davis going on to a successful solo career. Their debut single, "Ina Dis Time", is regarded as the group's finest work, and topped the Jamaican chart.[1][3] 1987's Rasta Philosophy was nominated for a Grammy Award as Best Reggae Album.[1] The line-up changed over the years, with former solo artist David Isaacs joining in 1987 when Ricketts was sentenced to a prison term, preventing him from travelling to the United States.[1][4] Davis left the group in 1994, and was replaced by Porter's daughter Kada.[1]
[edit] Albums
- Brutal Out Deh (1978) Nighthawk
- Give Me Power (1980) Nighthawk
- Easy to Catch (1985) Rhythm Safari
- Rasta Philosophy (1986) Nighthawk
- Cool and Dread (1989) Nighthawk
- The Early Recordings (1995) Nighthawk
- Modern Age (1999) RAS
[edit] References
- ^ a b c d e f Steve Huey. The Itals Biography. allmusic.com. Macrovision Corporation. Retrieved on 08 February 2008.
- ^ Larkin, Colin (1998). The Virgin Encyclopedia of Reggae. Virgin Books. ISBN 0-7535-0242-9.
- ^ Barrow, Steve; Dalton, Peter (1997). Reggae: The Rough Guide. Rough Guides. ISBN 1-85828-247-0.
- ^ Thompson, Dave (2002). Reggae & Caribbean Music. Backbeat Books. ISBN 0-87930-655-6.
