WWW,
October 2007 - After doing a little
free style toasting sound check in the
1970's, the check became a tune, yes even
one of Mikey Dread's classics!
This video records Mikey Dread as he performs with
the Matic Horns. Before the music starts, though,
the "Dread at the Controls" has a
declaration to make. Don't worry about the
security guards, feel free to light up when you
can!
The crowd cheers, and the drums give a roll to
signal the start of the music. The vibrant band
plays an up-tempo version of Mikey's classic
"Barber Saloon". The horn section does a
wonderful job, Mikey Dread chants to the (French)
audience, the vibe is right!
Originally, the tune came into existence after
Mikey Dread doing a Sound Check at King Tubby's.
But the music and words turned out to form a
perfect combination and so the tune became a
classic.
