Segun Bucknor
| Segun Bucknor | |
|---|---|
| Born |
1946 Lagos, Nigeria |
| Died |
11 August 2017 (aged 71) Lagos, Nigeria |
| Cause of death | Complications from multiple strokes |
| Alma mater | King's College |
| Occupation | Musician |
| Years active | 1964–2017 |
| Spouse(s) | Sola Bucknor (until his death) |
| Children |
Funke Bucknor-Obruthe Tosyn Bucknor |
| Musical career | |
| Genres | Soul, Pop, Funk, Groove |
| Instruments | Piano, guitar |
| Labels | Vampi Soul, Premier Records LTD, Afrodisia |
| Associated acts |
Roy Chicago Segun Bucknor and the Assembly |
Segun Bucknor (1946 – 11 August 2017) was a Nigerian musician active during the 1960s. He was a pianist and guitarist specializing in genres ranging from Soul music to Pop music and to Funk.[1] He was the father of media personality Tosyn Bucknor.[2]
Early life
Born in Lagos in 1946, Bucknor was educated at King's College.[3] He was a member of the school's band and choir.[4] He started out playing the tin whistle as a junior band member but later graduated to learning the guitar and piano.[5] During this time, he apprenticed under Roy Chicago's band.[5]
Career
In 1964, he was a member of a newly formed band, the Hot Four.[6] He was the band's organist and lead guitar player, other members were Mike Nelson Cole, the band leader and Sunmi Smart Cole, the drummer. The group played regularly in Lagos clubs such as Surulere night club.[6] However, Bucknor traveled to the United States to study for a couple of years.[7] During his time in the United States, he was influenced by Ray Charles.[1] After his return in 1968, the band received funding from a trio of investors and upon the exit of Mike Nelson Cole, Bucknor became the band leader.[4]
In 1969, the name of the band became Segun Bucknor and the Assembly.[8] The group recorded a couple of soul songs such as Lord Give Me Soul and I Will Love You No Matter How.[4] Gradually the group migrated from soul songs to a style of afrobeat, in their performance, a dancing trio called the Sweet Things were included.[9] In 1970, they released Son of January 15th a proto-Afrobeat sound.[10] Thereafter, the band released a few politically charged songs Sorrow, Sorrow, Sorrow, Poor Man No Get Brother before its popularity began to slip.[8]
Personal life
Bucknor was married to Sola Bucknor until his death in 2017.[11] Together, they had two children: Tosyn Bucknor, a media personality and Funke Bucknor-Obruthe, a businesswoman.[11]
Bucknor died in Lagos on 11 August 2017 after suffering from multiple strokes at the age of 71.[12] At the time of his death, he was suffering from hypertension and diabetes.[12] He was survived by his wife Sola and his two children.[11]
Further readings
- Collins, John (1985). Musicmakers of West Africa. Washington, DC: Three Continents Press.
- Hutcheon, David (August 21, 2010). "Jazz/World". The Times. London.
References
- 1 2 "5 facts about the late phenomenal Nigerian Soul legend". Pulse. 11 August 2017. Retrieved 12 August 2017.
- ↑ Odunayo, Adams. "I Was Born In A Taxi - Top Radio Girl, Tosyn Bucknor Reveals". Naij.com - Nigeria news. Retrieved 2017-03-09.
- ↑ "Segun Bucknor". JunoRecords. Retrieved 12 August 2017.
- 1 2 3 Collins 1985, p. 133.
- 1 2 Lukmon Fasasi (12 August 2017). "Segun Bucknor, musician and father of popular media personality Tosyn passes away at 71". Net. Retrieved 12 August 2017.
- 1 2 "Remembering the Titans: John Wayne and Segun Bucknor". Combandrazor. 27 May 2007. Retrieved 12 August 2017.
- ↑ "Afro-pop Singer Segun Bucknor Dies". ChannelsTv. 11 August 2017. Retrieved 12 August 2017.
- 1 2 Bren O'Callaghan. "Segun Bucknor Poor Man Get No Brother Review". BBC. Retrieved 12 August 2017.
- ↑ "Segun Bucknor". Lastfm. Retrieved 12 August 2017.
- ↑ Hutcheon 2010.
- 1 2 3 "Veteran musician passes on". Pulse. 11 August 2017. Retrieved 12 August 2017.
- 1 2 "Musician Segun Bucknor dies at 71". The Nation. 12 August 2017. Retrieved 12 August 2017.