How Ska Changed Music Forever

Join me as I dive into the story of ska, the subculture that changed music and the UK forever! From the sunny streets of Kingston, Jamaica, where legends like **Desmond Dekker**, **Prince Buster**, **Derrick Morgan**, and **Toots and The Maytals** shaped the ska sound to the British ska revival that brought bands like **The Specials**, **The Beat**, **Madness**, and **The Selecter** into the spotlight, this video covers it all.

I'll share my experiences working with these artists and tales from the local London ska scene of the 1980s. We'll revisit the magic of venues like **The Cricketers** in London SE11, where I put on shows with incredible bands like **The Forest Hillbillies**, **The Potato 5**, and **The Deltas**.

If you're a fan of **1980s music**, **British ska**, or want to explore the roots of this unique genre, you're in the right place! Packed with music history, personal stories, and ska's impact on UK culture, this video is your ultimate guide to ska's journey from Jamaica to Britain. Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe to keep the music alive!"
0:00- Introduction
1:17- The Roots of Ska
2:46- Derrick Morgan
3:40- Millie Small
4:08- Desmond Dekker
4:40- Prince Buster
4:53- British Revival: Madness, The Specials, The Beat, The Selecter
6:11- The 100 Club, London
7:08- Rock Against Racism/Anti-Nazi League

I've made a playlist of the tracks mentioned here (and a few more): https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLeEUmIKakqXPuyqoo-4D3JoumonuAnii3&si=pHFd8lLhO2V8fStU

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