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Mikey Dread
Reggae / Dub

"Mikey Dread - Dread at the Control the Dub Master "


Jamaica

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album coverMIKEY DREAD: Best Sellers

A solid compilation of some of the most popular Mikey Dread recordings between 1997 and now. A must have for serious reggae collectors.

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album coverMIKEY DREAD: Rasta in Control

Rasta In Control - an 18-track masterpiece of crucial roots and culture Jamaican Reggae, with a clean distinctive sound of Mikey Dread.

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album coverMIKEY DREAD: Swalk

"Sealed-With-A-Loving-Kiss" this CD comes to you packaged with love and niceness reggae style. Of all the Mikey Dread albums this one represents the sentimental side of the artist.

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album coverMIKEY DREAD: World War 3

Internationlly recognized as one of the best Reggae albums ever recorded. Mikey Dread, The Roots Radics and Scientist taking Reggae to the next level.

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album coverMIKEY DREAD: Best Sellers 2

Best Sellers II is a beautiful Mikey Dread compilation with a mixture of different tracks, some old school classics and some new unreleased hits.

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album coverMIKEY DREAD: Dread at the Controls/ Evolutionary Rockers

Dread at the Controls is the Mikey Dread debut album that hit the street as Evolutionay Rockers then retitled in London and released as Dread at the Controls in 1979. Real Jamaican Roots Reggae from the 70's.

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album coverMIKEY DREAD: African Anthem Deluxe

"African Anthem Deluxe" is a 15 track set including 6 Bonus tracks of Dubs another plus in terms of Dub, sound effects and hardcore drum and bass. The album was updated in 2004 with additional King Tubby's Dub mixes.

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album coverVARIOUS ARTISTS: Rockers Vibration 1

Rockers Vibration is a compilation series of some of the most in-demand Dread at the Controls Reggae Productions. This is Volume1 containing number one singles "Shy Girl" (The Ovationz) and "His Imperial Majesty" (Rod Taylor) along with several others

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For Immediate Release:

Monday, March 17, 2008

This is an Official News Release from the “Dread At The Controls, Inc."

MIKEY DREAD PASSED AWAY

Michael Campbell (aka “Mikey Dread) our beloved husband, father, brother, uncle and friend passed away on Saturday, March 15, 2008 with his wife and family by his side.

Monika Campbell,
mikey@mikeydread.com




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Michael Campbell, a.k.a. Mikey Dread is one of the most influential performers and innovators in reggae music. His abilities, technical expertise, and unique vocal delivery combine to create a unique sound that tells the listener emphatically that it is the "Dread at the Controls." Perhaps Mikey's work with The Clash has garnered him with the most recognition, but his credentials and resume started long before his eye-opening production on several releases with the renowned Punk Stars from London. His work and interaction with The Clash was a significant event in the integration of reggae into popular music throughout the world. The album, "Black Market Clash", is a brilliant fusion of late 1970's punk rock and a heavy reggae bass and drum line. The reggae aspect of The Clash's album distinguished their sound from the other punks that emerged in the 1970's. Soon thereafter, it was a must for just about every punk band to have a reggae cover song on their album. Mikey was the first Producer ever to produce a UK chart hit for The Clash" Bank Robber" and later produced several reggae cuts on their internationally recognized Album "Sandinista." Mikey's avid interest in reggae music led him to acquire an immense collection of crucial vinyl which he used to gain notoriety as a young DJ and audio engineer with the Jamaica Broadcasting Corporation (JBC) where he began his broadcasting career in 1976. There he developed his own unique broadcasting style, which has been adopted by virtually every reggae radio show in Jamaica and the world today. His radio show, which became known as "Dread at the Controls," was firmly established as the Number One Radio Show in Jamaica. Mikey was awarded Top Radio Personality of the Year in 1977-1978.

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Apr 29 2008 9:29 AM

Bless you Mikey Dread, peace be with you
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Apr 27 2008 9:31 AM

Continuing to give thanks to have known you Mikey Dread . You will alway's be remembered by your friends here in California . Love Ras Tom - I ..
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Apr 27 2008 4:46 PM

My prayers to you as you enter God's paradise and He will keep you in good hands and our thoughts will always be with you, will never forget the best of the best...And my sympathy to his family...Jah Love, Tyger
MZK





Apr 25 2008 6:11 AM

Blessings and shalom to you today and always. We have placed you in our Top Friends. May the Lord make His face to shine upon you - both now and forever more...
MZK
P.S. Peace and comfort to you, Monica, and to Zylen...
karen





Apr 25 2008 6:21 AM

HOPILAND GIVE BIG RESPECT TO YOU. WE WILL MISS YOU.
MZK





Apr 26 2008 5:58 AM

"The LORD bless you and keep you;

The LORD make His face shine upon you,

And be gracious to you;

The LORD lift up His countenance upon you,

And give you peace."

Shalom ~

MZK
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Apr 23 2008 8:16 PM

In his life,Jah was his partner.
Jah have him now as a partner,
and de spirit of Mikey will be forever.
Rest in peace
Jah Rastafari

Sending u sam positive vibez
one love

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Apr 23 2008 8:35 PM

just wanted to say rest in peace
to mickey dread
blessings
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Apr 23 2008 4:45 PM

Love to the Family
God Bless them all
Mikey is safe now
In the hands of Jah
Rasta in Control
rasta
Kerry Wing





Apr 23 2008 10:01 AM

Blessings to you Mikey, may you be one with the creator. Your music will continue to inspire and delight the world. Condolences and blessings to Monika and the family
~Kerry Wing
(Pacific Vibrations)
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Apr 23 2008 12:54 AM

R.I.P MIKEY DREAD AND THANKS FOR THE MUSIC AND THE GOOD TIMES RASTA WAYS PRO.
LONG BEACH CALIFPhotobucket
Simon





Apr 23 2008 6:11 AM

Goodbye Mikey.
You'll be missed
pan suon





Apr 23 2008 6:40 AM

rest in peace
madafaka yo
B side sound system





Apr 20 2008 4:42 PM

what a big loss for evrybody...his family, fans, and reggae music.
He did a wonderful job, by puting reggae on the first plan internationnaly.
The "Deep roots music" documentary he produced for the bbc is a must see for every reggae fan..buy it, dowload it, steel it, but check it!

RIP
CaliforniaHomeGrown.com





Apr 20 2008 4:45 PM

have you ever smoked a pound of Diesel by yourself?

Diesel will alwayz make me think of The Dread At The Controls!

Thanks 4 the memories.

Jessica,I love u baby!!





Apr 21 2008 10:25 PM

Mikey Ites..give thanks fuh yuh lyfe an di beautiful musik yuh ah create. ya nah only influence di reggae massive but also di rock musician a foriegn.
A True Legend! Jah bless yuh soul! One love bredren!- tuf luv resistance sound
DJ Big Jim





Apr 22 2008 12:16 PM

Mikey,

I just would like to say thanks of behalf of all reggae broadcasters, thanks for being part of our lives and shining your light for us to follow, in my mind there will always be Dread at the Controls guiding my heart.
My deep respect for you, and my love and prayers to your family.
Thanks for being you, Star.
Big Jim, KUCI 88.
9FM Irvine, CA
bobi





Apr 19 2008 6:37 AM

Thancks a lot for the add.
respect and peace .
Mark





Apr 20 2008 1:14 AM

I was just at the World Beat Center in San Diego, the last place you performed live. It was a tribute concert to you The one and only Mikey Dread. May you rest in peace and fill the hearts of the living with your Music from above.
Thank you Mikey Dread, your music lives forever
Mark





Apr 20 2008 1:20 AM

By the way Mikey, say hello to Augustus Pablo, Dennis Brown Robert Nesta Marley and Peter Tosh.
This world will miss you and I will be sure to say hello when I make it there
dj Cocoa





Mar 28 2008 11:43 AM

Dread at the controls 4 ever !!!!
Ciao Mikey !!!
Steve Hunt





Mar 28 2008 11:44 AM

The Lion sleeps tonight, but roars eternally. RIP Mikey Dread with respect from just another one of the little white British youths whose lives were changed for the better by hearing you three decades ago, and who still listens to and loves the Dread At The Controls.
General’P/Revolution Sound System





Mar 28 2008 1:12 PM

A good man & a great reggae soldia...
nuff love & respect.
rest in peace.
**Reggae Tuesday All Stars**