The Cosmics first formed in the late '80s, partly in response to the dominance of the Techno scene.
Originally an acoustic five piece, drawing inspiration from the sound of The Skatalites and the plethora of music being produced in Jamaica - from Mento of the '50s, to the creation of Reggae and development of Dub.
Four of the members hailed from Coventry and were there during the rise of Two-Tone Records and The Specials (one of the senior members was on Two-Tone Records with his own band, The Swinging Cats, and later joined The Special A.K.A.).
This 'cross-pollenisation' of musical influences helped the early sound of The Cosmics to produce a varied and almost historic journey of styles and their origins.
During the ever-so slight revival of Ska in the '90s, The Cosmics were invited to perform at Two-Tone Records's 10 year anniversary at the Tic Toc Club in Coventry, which involved most of the original members of The Specials and some from Selector joining The Cosmics on stage, resulting in scenes of nostalgic pandemonium - thus furthering the establishment of a fan base throughout the UK.
Legendary trombonist Rico Rodriguez was a frequent member of the popular yet still underground band, which by the mid '90s had grown to an eight to ten member Ska band, at times reminiscent of Byron Lee, and The Dragonairs.
However, by 1996 the band had gone into projects which have included: Zion Train, Love Grocer, and The Agitators (who went on to become the Kila Con squad, which toured the world with Mad Professor and Lee Scratch Perry - also Bud Alzir, who recently re-released one of their albums on Chrysalis Records, 10 years after the original recording).
In 2005, once again through the various collaborations of the musicians, the idea of forming a Ska / Roots unit came to fruition - this time featuring Richy Glover (who has played for Dub War, Roni Size and an offshoot project called Raw Bud, with Sweetie Irie on mic duties) playing upright and electric bass - which has given The Cosmics a new lease of life, sound, and attitude.
The band have just finished a three track EP, combining the same team who throughout 2006 had come together again to bring the distinctive Cosmics sound to a 21st century audience, and are currently in preparation for dates at both national, and international venues and festivals in 2008.
No.1 Station – Rockin’ The Nation! Live on BBC Radio 2
Hot on the heels of the long anticipated release of their highly acclaimed new album: Boss Beat, Blue Beat rockers No.1 Station are delighted to announce their appearance playing a live session on BBC Radio 2 (88.1FM) on Mark Lamarr’s ‘God’s Jukebox’ show.
The Show will be broadcast on Friday night 23rd Jan from midnight‘till 3am 24th. The band will be doing three slots, playing five live tracks from their new album, as well as engaging in chat and banter with the host, and listening to a few inspirational records.
This event marks a significant step forward for No.1 Station, who have already built up a massive fan-base working continuously, playing gigs all over the country, and at most of the major festivals of the last several years, making them one of the most popular Ska/Reggae bands on the circuit.
With their new album on Rockers Revolt records gaining international acclaim and radio airplay, No.1 Station are the heralds of a new wave of Ska and Reggae bands set to take the live music scene by storm in 2009 – Don’t miss ‘em!!!
No.1 Station are currently taking bookings for 2009, and would love you to check them out for inclusion in your forthcoming events.
thanks a million carlton yeah shipley thru amd tru i did d mandolin pop uo whitefriars for a pint 2mora bro and join in with me and h and shizell dom keep it real brother one love jah bless
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