Lloyd Brevett, a founding member of The Skatalites, passed away on May 3 in Jamaica. He was 80. With the band, he played double bass and also produced 2 of their albums. Ska was his passion, and he traveled the world playing his music with the band. The attached is a live version of “Peanut Vendor”. As I always say, live music is the best way to listen to anyone, and this song will take you deep into summer.
Peanut Vendor
Trivia Question of the Day
Who was the first musical guest on Saturday Night Live?
The last Question answered
Q. Who was the first American pop band to tour the Soviet Union?
A. The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band
Fishin’ In The Dark
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- Skatalites Co-Founder Lloyd Brevett Dead at 80 (rollingstone.com)
Hi,
The first video, Fantastic. 🙂
The second video, Wow, I haven’t heard of them before, but what a fantastic voice, and a great tune as well.
The Nitty Gritty song was a staple at any get togethers or town functions when I was living in small town Saskatchewan. Deep in the heart of farm country.
You and your tough trivia questions! I haven’t gotten one right this month…
Want me to lob one?
No, I learn a lot this way. 🙂
Not in a million years would I have guessed the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band! haha! I was thinking Beach Boys! Haha!
I think they went over later didn’t they?
I am going to be looking up a lot more Skatalites.
Pretty bloody good live.