Dennis Bovell
Dennis Bovell (born 22 May 1953) is a Barbados-born reggae guitarist, bass player and record producer. He is based in England. He was a member of the British reggae band Matumbi. He also released dub-reggae records under his own name as well as the pseudonym Blackbeard. He is most widely known for his decades-spanning collaborations with Linton Kwesi Johnson.
Dennis Bovell | |
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 Dennis Bovell performing live on Druga godba festival in Ljubljana, Slovenia, 28 May 2015 | |
| Background information | |
| Also known as | Blackbeard |
| Born | 22 May 1953 Saint Peter, Barbados, West Indies |
| Genres | Dub, lovers rock, reggae, post-punk |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, record producer |
| Instruments | Bass, guitar |
| Years active | 1968–present |
| Labels | LKJ Records |
| Associated acts | Linton Kwesi Johnson Janet Kay Matumbi Bobby Kray The 4th Street Orchestra |
Bovell (left) playing with Matumbi, Cardiff, 1978