Doctor Pablo & The Dub Syndicate – Tribute
Tribute is the forth track on the album North of the River Thames.
It’s a tribute to Bob Marley and the keyboard melody is from “Natural Mystic” with excerpts from both “Running Away” and “Get Up, Stand Up”.
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The album North of the River Thames was recorded & mixed at Berry St. & Southern; Dec. ’82 – Jan ’84
Mastered by Kevin “Herbsttalk” Metcalfe at Utopia.
Original sleeve design by Kishi.
Original photography by Jane Stroud.
Released by On-U Sound in 1984.
About Doctor Pablo alias Peter Stroud;
Instrumentalist and composer. Has played the melodica, among other instruments, on several releases with bands like Creation Rebel, London Underground, African Head Charge and Dub Syndicate.
His artist name, Doctor Pablo – of course, pays tribute to Augustus Pablo – the greatest melodica player in the annals of reggae.
Dub Syndicate:
A legendary dub outfit from London who emerged from the early Creation Rebel and became the premier dub act on the record label On-U Sound.
The members on North of the River Thames are;
Melodica: Dr. Pablo
Drums: Style Scott / Fox
Bass: George Orban/Ras Ani/Frederix/Evar/Lizard
Keyboards: Dr. Pablo/Fatfingers/Webster/Kishi
Guitar: Frederix/Ashanti/Dr. Pablo/Bloodvessel
Percussion: Bonjo/Ashanti/Jah Dave
