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FRED
LOCKS (b. 1955 - )
BLACK STAR LINER * * * * 
1975 - VP - studio - discs: 1Fred Locks was born Stafford Elliot in 1955 in Kingston. By the
mid 70's he had recorded with the Lyrics (a vocal group). As a committed
Rastafarian and member of the Twelve Tribes Of Israel he recorded
this set which was produced by the organization label Jahmikmusik.
Fred's dubut "Black Star Liner" made a big impact. The
title track became an anthem and the rest of the material received
the highly deserved attention. The whole set is permeated of conscious
lyrics addressing repatriation, iniquity, struggles and deep faith
in H.I.M.. The music is exclusively pure 70's Roots with sometimes
a melodic flavour played by top musicians. The set was recorded
at Channel One, Randy's and Harry
J. It was mixed at Treasure Isle. What is interesting is that
the high tones of Fred's voice fit perfectly over these classic
70's sounds. The set containes original material except a re-cut
of "Sing-A-Long", which was a tune previously cut with
the Lyrics. The two gems are: the enlightning "Vision
Of Redemption" and the dark "Walls". |