BLOOD SHANTI: DRUMMER & LEAD VOCALS
EMMANUEL JOSEPH: GUITAR & VOCALS
AUGMENTED BY:
JAHMEL: BASS GUITAR (RAS-ITES)
CYRUS: KEYS (RAS-ITES)
PAGET KING: KEYS
FUZZY 'D': SOUND ENGINEER & SO MUCH MORE.
Fuzzy 'D' was born in North London and started his varied musical career at 13, at which time together with some friends they built a sound system called 'Jah Scorpio' which lasted 12 years. Fuzzy progressed from sound systems to live bands. He formed a band called 'Mission' in which he played keyboards and sang backing vocals. In the early eighties to enhance his technical knowledge, he went to study at North London College. It was whilst there that he and a friend form a promotions company called 'Zak & Dee Productions'. This company held a talent nights at the 'Lyceum Ballroom' in the Strand and where fledgling talents were nurtured, including amongst others: Yazz formerly of 'The Biz', Richie Rich formerly of 'The Street Jammers' and a dance group called 'Finesse' who went on to become 'The Pasadendas'. In 1991 he was part of a promotions company called 'High Society' who presented the first ever tour by the 'Jones Girls'. He was instrumental in setting up a pirate radio station called 'LWR' (London Weekend Radio) which ran for nine and a half years. This led to working on a community program for a legal commercial station called 'WNK'. Fuzzy's biography is as deep as it is long and suffice to say that he is now an integral part of 'The Shanti-Ites' bringing all that experience to full effect in shaping the live sound.
THE ROCK: BASS
IT IS WITH HEAVY HEART AND DEEP, DEEP,SADNESS THAT I HAVE TO REPORT THE PASSING OF ONE OF THE CORNER STONES OF THE SHANTI-ITES, NAMELY THE BASS PLAYER, ROCK.
HE HAD SICKLE CELL, AND SUFFERED A CRISIS ON SATURDAY MORNING. HE WAS TAKEN TO HOSPITAL WHERE HE PASSED AWAY SOMETIME THIS MORNING, 13/05/2007.
THE SHANTI-ITES HAVE LOST A GREAT FRIEND AND BASS PLAYER, PLUS THE WORLD HAS LOST AN HEARTICAL BREDRIN.
SO TO ROCK'S FAMILY WE AT FALASHA: ABA SHANTI, BLOOD SHANTI, HUMBLE LION, LIONESS, CUBS SAMARI, HORACE, PRINCE, FUZZY, STANLEY, KOJAK, OFFER OUR DEEPEST CONDOLENCES.
I have left his biography here for even though he has departed, he is still a strong force within the 'Shanti-Ites' and we know from on high our brother Rock is observing 'What A Gwan'.
As the lastest recruit to the 'Shanti-Ites' rhythm section 'The Rock' brings with him a wealth of experience. A native of Montserrat,'The Rock' has been playing bass guitar for as long as he can remember. Musical influences abounded as 'The Rock' was growing up, most notably in his own home from his older brothers, Rugag & Flasher; both accomplished musicians. He has a quiet unassuming and understated personality and a mellow vibe. He has worked in bands all over the world providing his trademark 'Rock Solid Foundation' bass lines (now you know how he got his name) and now he is working with us to promote the 'Shanti' vibe. NB: When Blood first went to meet 'The Rock' he went to his home.The Rock was in the kitchen making himself something to eat and playing his bass as the food was cooking, and this was not for Blood's benefit, as The Rock is never without his bass.Even if it isn't plugged in he is still playing it as if it was. We say "WELCOME THE ROCK" and be prepared to for his bass to vibrate your soul.
