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Mikey Dread

  • 54 years old
  • Born Jan 01, 1954
  • Died Mar 15, 2008
  • United States
Mikey Dread, was a Jamaican singer, producer, and broadcaster. He was also beloved husband, father, brother, uncle and friend passed away on Saturday, March 15, 2008 with his wife and family by his side
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Michael Campbell, a.k.a. Mikey Dread is one of the most influential performers and innovators in reggae music. His abilities, technical expertise, and unique vocal delivery combine to create a unique sound that tells the listener emphatically that it is the "Dread at the Controls." Perhaps Mikey's work with The Clash has garnered him with the most recognition, but his credentials and resume started long before his eye-opening production on several releases with the renowned Punk Stars from London. His work and interaction with The Clash was a significant event in the integration of reggae into popular music throughout the world. The album, "Black Market Clash", is a brilliant fusion of late 1970's punk rock and a heavy reggae bass and drum line. The reggae aspect of The Clash's album distinguished their sound from the other punks that emerged in the 1970's. Soon thereafter, it was a must for just about every punk band to have a reggae cover song on their album. Mikey was the first Producer ever to produce a UK chart hit for The Clash" Bank Robber" and later produced several reggae cuts on their internationally recognized Album "Sandinista."



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Teegorf Mar 17, 2009

I never met the great man, but I listen to his music non stop. He is the greatest creator of dub music that I have ever come across. I hope him and Bob Marley are collaborating up in heaven on some killer tracks.

A Friend to Remember forever.

Ras Tom - I Nov 27, 2008

I give thanks everyday to have known Mikey Dread and worked together several times here in the Southern California area . I have great memories of bieng together before , during , and after those concerts Reasoning together and just bieng happy .
Mikey Dread asked I to announce his Concert in Pomona California and also gave I the Opporunity to film and record the Concert .
I will always cherish those good times and look at Mikey Dread as a true Founder and Master of Reggae Music , Dub ,and Radio .

Long Live the Positive message that comes foward in Mikey Dread's Music . Love Ras Tom - i and Family Lake Forest California .
Please check my Tribute to Mikey Dread from it's airing on www.bigupradio.com here is the Link . Bless !

http://culturecafe.podomatic.com/

ALWAYS REMEMBERED-NEVER FORGOTTEN

ERNIE BROOKE Nov 06, 2008

MAY THE LIGHT ALWAYS SHINE ON A GREAT ARTIST LIKE MIKEY. I FOR ONE HERE IN THE UNITED KINGDOM WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER HIM WITH HIS GREAT REGGAE SOUNDS. SADLY MISSED

Mikey Dread

Rhoda Jones May 28, 2008

We at Domino Room in Bend Oregon will always remember Mikey Dread and we miss him. Mikey had a great Spirit that he always brought with him and shared with all who listened. My favorite memory of MIkey, is when we were going through contract negotiations he would call me on the telephone & he would leave me a telephone message saying "Rhoda, come to the phone, I need to talk to you", I would email him and say, I won't talk to you on the phone until we complete the contract, as he was too persuasive to talk to in person! We love you MIkey and miss your earthly presence, but you live on as a part of us and this world, you made your mark...

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