Jerry Harris
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Jerry Harris being major part of Reggae Muisc from Jamaica . He is the main part of promoting Reggae in Japan and Europe
Jerry has been a seminal part of the New York reggae scene since 1975. He was the back bone of Lloyd "Wackies" Barnes' Wackies Records crew of musicians and composer. He wrote and
Born Allan Harris in Portland, Jamaica, Jerry has since the age of 14 devoted his life to music. He was influenced by the life and playing style of his father who was a professional jazz and calypso musician on the hotel circuit in Jamaica. The name Jerry was given to him by musican friends. They felt that Allan had a similar style to guitarist "Jah Jerry" of the Skatalites fame.
His first regular gig as a guitarist/backing vocalist came in 1972 when he played with The Young Experience Band for 4 nights a week at Port Antonio Hotel and night club. From there, the band spent the next two years performing live concerts with artist such as U-Roy, Toots & The Maytals, and the Heptones.U-Roy Also in the band was Jerry's friend, Junior Murvin who would later become famous for the classic "Police And Thieves."
In 1974 Jerry left Jamaica for New York where he joined The Stepping Stone Band. After which, he stepped to The New Breed Band and backed up Burning Spear on his first US tour. This subsequently lead to him supporting such acts as Richie Heavens, Sugar Minott,Ken Boothe and many Jamaican Artist
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Country/Region : United States
Jerry has been a seminal part of the New York reggae scene since 1975. He was the back bone of Lloyd "Wackies" Barnes' Wackies Records crew of musicians and composer. He wrote and
Born Allan Harris in Portland, Jamaica, Jerry has since the age of 14 devoted his life to music. He was influenced by the life and playing style of his father who was a professional jazz and calypso musician on the hotel circuit in Jamaica. The name Jerry was given to him by musican friends. They felt that Allan had a similar style to guitarist "Jah Jerry" of the Skatalites fame.
His first regular gig as a guitarist/backing vocalist came in 1972 when he played with The Young Experience Band for 4 nights a week at Port Antonio Hotel and night club. From there, the band spent the next two years performing live concerts with artist such as U-Roy, Toots & The Maytals, and the Heptones.U-Roy Also in the band was Jerry's friend, Junior Murvin who would later become famous for the classic "Police And Thieves."
In 1974 Jerry left Jamaica for New York where he joined The Stepping Stone Band. After which, he stepped to The New Breed Band and backed up Burning Spear on his first US tour. This subsequently lead to him supporting such acts as Richie Heavens, Sugar Minott,Ken Boothe and many Jamaican Artist
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JUNK FOOD1
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GIVE ME YOUR LOVE1
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THE AFRICAN SPIRIT INSTRUMENTRAL245
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AFROBEAT KICKING2
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CHRISTMAS FAMILY2
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OYIBO YASSMAT DUBPLATE4
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THEM COME A FOREIGN3
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CORRUPTION4
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I DID IT WITH MUSIC6
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Soul For Life2
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AFROBEATS JUNGLE1,852
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MJ Touched the world0
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Stop Fighting3
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SELF LOVE6
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VARIOUS RIDDIMS395
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NATURAL FEELING1
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RELAXATION0
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RISE TO THE OCCASIONS3
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I'M SO GLAD0
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NATURAL FEELING DUB MIX UK STYLE5
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Reggae Roots Man Dub484
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Reggae Roots Man541
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Jerry Harris Biography
Jerry Harris being major part of Reggae Muisc from Jamaica . He is the main part of promoting Reggae in Japan and Europe
Jerry has been a seminal part of the New York reggae scene since 1975. He was the back bone of Lloyd "Wackies" Barnes' Wackies Records crew of musicians and composer. He wrote and
Born Allan Harris in Portland, Jamaica, Jerry has since the age of 14 devoted his life to music. He was influenced by the life and playing style of his father who was a professional jazz and calypso musician on the hotel circuit in Jamaica. The name Jerry was given to him by musican friends. They felt that Allan had a similar style to guitarist "Jah Jerry" of the Skatalites fame.
His first regular gig as a guitarist/backing vocalist came in 1972 when he played with The Young Experience Band for 4 nights a week at Port Antonio Hotel and night club. From there, the band spent the next two years performing live concerts with artist such as U-Roy, Toots & The Maytals, and the Heptones.U-Roy Also in the band was Jerry's friend, Junior Murvin who would later become famous for the classic "Police And Thieves."
In 1974 Jerry left Jamaica for New York where he joined The Stepping Stone Band. After which, he stepped to The New Breed Band and backed up Burning Spear on his first US tour. This subsequently lead to him supporting such acts as Richie Heavens, Sugar Minott,Ken Boothe and many Jamaican Artist
Jerry Harris is the main part of Reggae Japansplah from 1985
Jerry has been a seminal part of the New York reggae scene since 1975. He was the back bone of Lloyd "Wackies" Barnes' Wackies Records crew of musicians and composer. He wrote and
Born Allan Harris in Portland, Jamaica, Jerry has since the age of 14 devoted his life to music. He was influenced by the life and playing style of his father who was a professional jazz and calypso musician on the hotel circuit in Jamaica. The name Jerry was given to him by musican friends. They felt that Allan had a similar style to guitarist "Jah Jerry" of the Skatalites fame.
His first regular gig as a guitarist/backing vocalist came in 1972 when he played with The Young Experience Band for 4 nights a week at Port Antonio Hotel and night club. From there, the band spent the next two years performing live concerts with artist such as U-Roy, Toots & The Maytals, and the Heptones.U-Roy Also in the band was Jerry's friend, Junior Murvin who would later become famous for the classic "Police And Thieves."
In 1974 Jerry left Jamaica for New York where he joined The Stepping Stone Band. After which, he stepped to The New Breed Band and backed up Burning Spear on his first US tour. This subsequently lead to him supporting such acts as Richie Heavens, Sugar Minott,Ken Boothe and many Jamaican Artist
Jerry Harris is the main part of Reggae Japansplah from 1985
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