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| Background information | |
| Origin | Birmingham, England |
| Genre(s) | Reggae, Pop |
| Years active | 1979–1985 2001–present |
| Label(s) | MCA |
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| Michael Grant Kelvin Grant Dennis Seaton Freddie "Junior" Waite |
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| Patrick Waite (deceased) | |
Musical Youth is a Grammy Award-nominated British-Jamaican Pop/Reggae group. Birmingham ( ˈbɜːmɪŋəm Ber -ming-um England is a Country which is part of the United Kingdom. Its inhabitants account for more than 83% of the total UK population whilst its mainland A music genre is a categorical and typological construct that identifies musical sounds as belonging to a particular category and type of music that can be distinguished from other Reggae is a Music genre first developed in Jamaica in the late 1960s Pop music as a genre features a noticeable rhythmic element catchy melodies and hooks, a mainstream style and conventional structure Year 1979 ( MCMLXXIX) was a Common year starting on Monday (link displays the 1979 Gregorian calendar) Year 1985 ( MCMLXXXV) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link displays 1985 Gregorian calendar) Year 2001 ( MMI) was a Common year starting on Monday according to the Gregorian calendar. In the Music industry, a record label can be a Brand and a Trademark associated with the Marketing of music recordings and Music MCA Records was an American -based record company owned by MCA Inc Dennis Seaton ( March 2, 1967) is a Grammy Award -nominated UK -based R&B / Reggae Singer - Songwriter. The Grammy Awards (originally called the Gramophone Awards)—or Grammys —are presented annually by the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, commonly known as the United Kingdom, the UK or Britain,is a Sovereign state located Jamaica (ˈdʒəˈmeɪkə} is an Island nation of the Greater Antilles, in length and as much as in width situated in the Caribbean Sea. Pop music as a genre features a noticeable rhythmic element catchy melodies and hooks, a mainstream style and conventional structure Reggae is a Music genre first developed in Jamaica in the late 1960s Formed in 1979 at Duddeston Manor School, Birmingham, England. Year 1979 ( MCMLXXIX) was a Common year starting on Monday (link displays the 1979 Gregorian calendar) Duddeston is an inner-city area of Birmingham, England in the ward of Nechells. Birmingham ( ˈbɜːmɪŋəm Ber -ming-um England is a Country which is part of the United Kingdom. Its inhabitants account for more than 83% of the total UK population whilst its mainland They are best remembered for their successful 1982 Grammy-nominated single, "Pass the Dutchie". See also 1982 in music (UK Musical groups established in 1982 Record labels established in 1982 The Grammy Awards (originally called the Gramophone Awards)—or Grammys —are presented annually by the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences " Pass the Dutchie " was a song recorded by the British group Musical Youth from their 1982 album The Youth of Today. Some critics and fans say the group was inspired after New Edition and The Jacksons. New Edition is an American R&B / Pop group formed in Boston Massachusetts in 1978 that was most popular during the 1980s The Jackson 5 (also spelled The Jackson Five or The Jackson 5ive, and later known as The Jacksons) was an American popular music Family
This pop/reggae group featured two sets of brothers, Kelvin and Michael Grant, plus Junior and Patrick Waite. Pop music as a genre features a noticeable rhythmic element catchy melodies and hooks, a mainstream style and conventional structure Reggae is a Music genre first developed in Jamaica in the late 1960s The latter pair's father, Frederick Waite, was a former member of Jamaican group The Techniques, and sang lead with Junior at the start of the group's career in the late 1970s. Jamaica (ˈdʒəˈmeɪkə} is an Island nation of the Greater Antilles, in length and as much as in width situated in the Caribbean Sea. The Techniques were a Jamaican Rock steady vocal group mainly active in the 1960s. This article is about the Decade 1970-1979 For the Year 1970 see 1970. They received a Grammy Award nomination for Best New Artist on its 25th Anniversary on February 23, 1983. The Grammy Awards (originally called the Gramophone Awards)—or Grammys —are presented annually by the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences The Grammy for Best New Artist has been awarded since 1960 ( Bobby Darin being the first artist to win it The 25th Grammy Awards were held February 23, 1983. They recognized accomplishments by musicians from the previous year Events 1455 - Traditional date for the publication of the Gutenberg Bible, the first Western Book printed from Movable Year 1983 ( MCMLXXXIII) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays the 1983 Gregorian calendar)
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Biography
Although schoolboys, the group managed to secure gigs at certain Birmingham pubs and released a single, "Political" / "Generals", on local label 021 Records. Birmingham ( ˈbɜːmɪŋəm Ber -ming-um An appearance on BBC disc jockey John Peel's evening show brought further attention to the group, and they were signed to MCA Records. A disc jockey (also known as DJ or deejay) is a person who selects and plays recorded music for an audience John Robert Parker Ravenscroft, OBE (30 August 1939 – 25 October 2004 known professionally as John Peel, was an English Disc jockey, radio MCA Records was an American -based record company owned by MCA Inc
By that time, founding father Frederick Waite had backed down, to be replaced by Dennis Seaton as lead singer. During the winter of 1982, the group issued one of the fastest-selling singles of the year in "Pass the Dutchie". Year 1982 ( MCMLXXXII) was a Common year starting on Friday (link displays the 1982 Gregorian calendar) " Pass the Dutchie " was a song recorded by the British group Musical Youth from their 1982 album The Youth of Today. Based on the Mighty Diamonds "Pass The Kouchie" (a song about cannabis), the title had been subtly altered to feature the patois "dutchie", referring to a type of pot used for cooking. The Mighty Diamonds are a Jamaican harmony trio recording Roots reggae with a strong Rastafarian influence Cannabis, also known as marijuana or marihuana, or ganja (from Hindi / Sanskrit: गांजा gānjā hemp) is a Patois is any language that is considered nonstandard, although the term is not formally defined in Linguistics. This idea is reinforced throughout the political and economic overtones throughout the song about extreme poverty and Musical Youth asking the question "How does it feel when ya got no food?"}. The infectious enthusiasm of the group's performance captured the public's imagination, and duly propelled the record to Number 1 in the UK singles chart. The UK Singles Chart is compiled by The Official UK Charts Company (OCC on behalf of the British record industry It went on to sell over four million copies, and was nominated for a Grammy Award. The Grammy Awards (originally called the Gramophone Awards)—or Grammys —are presented annually by the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences A US Top 10 placing also followed. The video made them one of the first black artists to be played on MTV. MTV ( Music Television) is an American Cable television network based in New York City.
The catchy follow-up, "Youth Of Today", reached number 13 in the UK singles chart, and early in 1983, "Never Gonna Give You Up", climbed to UK Number 6. Year 1983 ( MCMLXXXIII) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays the 1983 Gregorian calendar) Minor successes with "Heartbreaker" and "Tell Me Why", were succeeded by a surprise collaboration with Donna Summer on the UK Top 20 hit "Unconditional Love". Donna Summer (born LaDonna Adrian Gaines December 31, 1948) is an American Singer-songwriter and Musician who gained "Unconditional Love" is the second single from the Donna Summer album She Works Hard for the Money released in the Autumn of 1983
A revival of Desmond Dekker's "007" saw them back in the Top 30, but after one final hit with "Sixteen", they fell from commercial grace, and subsequently split up in 1985 when Seaton left the band. Desmond Dekker ( July 16 1941 — May 25 2006) was a Jamaican Ska and Reggae Singer and Songwriter James Bond 007 is a Fictional character created in 1953 by writer Ian Fleming, who featured him in twelve Novels and two Short story The Grant brothers remained involved in music, while Dennis Seaton released a solo set in 1989, before going on to form his own band, XMY. This is a list of notable events in music that took place in the year 1989
Plans to re-form were initially scotched when on February 18, 1993, band member Patrick Waite, who had gone on to a career of juvenile crime, died of natural causes (hereditary heart condition) whilst awaiting a court appearance on drug charges. Events 3102 BC - Epoch (origin of the Kali Yuga. 1229 - The Sixth Crusade: Frederick II Holy Year 1993 ( MCMXCIII) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display full 1993 Gregorian calendar)
In 2001, Musical Youth reformed. They were set to perform at the English ‘Here & Now’ tour, which features performances by many great artists from the 80’s. Due to the 9/11 attacks, the tour was cancelled.
However, by 2003 Musical Youth were back, appearing in a 1980s nostalgia tour. The 1980s was the decade spanning from January 1 1980 to December 31 1989. By 2005, now reduced to just a duo of Michael Grant and Dennis Seaton, Musical Youth performed at Wiesen festival in Austria. Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Austria (Österreich ( officially the Republic of Austria (Republik Österreich
Band members
- Michael Grant - born on 6 July 1969, in Birmingham - keyboards, vocals
- Kelvin Grant - born on 9 July 1971, in Birmingham - guitar, vocals
- Dennis Seaton - born on 2 March 1967 - lead vocals, percussion
- Patrick Waite - born on 16 June 1968; died on 18 February 1993 - bass, vocals
- Freddie "Junior" Waite - born on 23 May 1967 - drums, vocals
Discography
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