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Biography: King Tubby´s Soundsystem (UK)

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Ever wondered who´s behind that UK-based sound which goes under the Name of "King Tubby Soundsystem"?

Biography

Cecil Rennie AKA King Tubby's, was born in the parish of St Thomas, Jamaica. He came to England as a teenager in 1965. His love of music wasn't left behind in Jamaica; it developed in England to become a life long passion.

Cecil started his quest to be a leading soundman by serving his apprenticeship as a dedicated follower/selector of Duke Reid Sound System. This association lasted until 1969.

In March 1970 King Tubby's hi-fi was born making Cecil at the age of 19, one of the youngest sound system owners in the UK. The name styled after the legendary Dub Master in Jamaica, Osbourne Ruddock AKA King Tubby's who Cecil saw as his inspiration and mentor in Reggae Music. This friendship and close working relationship remained right up to the day of Osbourne's untimely death in the 80s.

King Tubby's hi-fi became King Tubby's Sound System and went from strength to strength. In 1973 introducing dub plate specials on sound systems, King Tubby's led the way. The Sound's reputation grew and from playing locally in the Brixton area, soon there was not a venue in the UK King Tubby's had not played at. King Tubby's caught the imagination of reggae music lovers everywhere and the dances were always packed.

King Tubby's Sound System has been hailed as one of the if not the most consistent sounds over the last three decades. The consistency and success is down to how the sound is run. Everybody in the sound is considered equal and everybody's role is vital to ensure the smooth running of King Tubby's Sound System.

At the end of the day King Tubby's Sound System is there to entertain their supporters and this can only be done if there is harmony amongst the crew in the camp. As the sound is now celebrating its 30th anniversary the formula must be a winning one.

Members:

Cecil Rennie AKA King Tubby
"I always knew sound system would be my life's work - I can't imagine life without reggae music. I am very blessed to have such a dedicated crew who all help to make sure we are reliable, professional and the most consistent sound out on the road week in week out."

Jason 'Scrappa'
Jason 'Scrappa' a member of Tubby's for more than 9 years, so has played in most venues in the UK, toured Miami, Germany and Jamaica. "Tubby's will always be a part of me. Although Cecil is a hard taskmaster, we all have our say. (Cecil) has seen it all over the last 30 years, so we are guided by him - he is usually right at the end of the day"

Andre 'Bucky'
Andre 'Bucky' - over 12 years with the sound says "Tubby's has proved we are the most consistent sound - we can play in all types of situations from bashment - dub fi dub - to private parties. Tubby's makes sure the equipment is kept in perfect running order so we always put on a good show. I don't think we have anything to prove anymore as we have done it all over the years."

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