Skaville UK were a British ska band. Bassist and vocalist Nick Welsh had previously played with a number of bands including Bad Manners, The Selecter and Prince Buster, whilst Louis Alphonso (vocals/guitar) and Martin Stewart (keyboards) also played with Bad Manners.[1] Drummer Al Fletcher also played with The Selecter, Die So Fluid and Lee "Scratch" Perry.[2] He died in 2016.[3] The band regularly played with noted ska singer Rhoda Dakar on guest vocals [4] and she also sang on the Decadent album.[5]
Skaville UK | |
|---|---|
| Genres | Ska |
| Years active | 2006– |
| Labels | Moon Ska World |
| Website | http://www.artists2events.co.uk/artists/Skaville UK.html |
Albums
editThe band released two full-length albums.[6]
- 1973 (2007)
- Decadent (2008)
References
edit- ^ "Skaville UK". Artists2Events. Retrieved 12 March 2017.
- ^ "Al Fletcher credits". Allmusic. Retrieved 12 March 2017.
- ^ "Drummer Al Fletcher Dead At 45". Stereo Embers. 28 July 2016. Retrieved 12 March 2017.
- ^ "Skaville UK interview". Big Wheel Magazine. Retrieved 12 March 2017.
- ^ "Decadent credits". CD Universe. Retrieved 12 March 2017.
- ^ "Skaville UK discography". Allmusic. Retrieved 12 March 2017.
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