| About BLRM RECORDS | Interesting Information EARGASM - "This is Lovers Rock" This is a three piece vocal group formed in October 1979 by Tyrone, Snoopy and Dennis Pinnock. They were the cream of the Harlesden (London) based Venture Records label, situated at Gangsterville Musical Arcade Record Shop at 994 Harrow Road, London NW10. Tyrone was the founder and house producer, whose ambition was to establish a commercial British roots Reggae and soul sound. He wanted the U.K. (like the Motown sound is unidentifiable with Detroit) here the Harlesden sound was born,The music was fresh and infectous. He was fulfilling his school boy dreams. Tyrone Producer, singer, songwriter, arranger and multi-instrumentalist, entrepreneur and chef, was responsible for many of our home grown British talents, he was the creator and inspiration, and with Brinsley Forde formed the band Aswad (consisting of original members Tony Robinson, Angus Gaye, Courtney Chandelle and George Oban) and was the first to record and produce them. He discovered Frenchi King, Black Stallion,Tradition, Janet Kay, Tim Chandelle, Paulette Walker, Elements, Snoopy, Dennis Pinnock, Lamour, Investigators, Aurora York, Steven (JLC). He inspired, mentored, promoted and marketed many other artists such as Tex Johnson, Alton Ellis, Dixie Peach, Hortense Ellis, Owen Gray, Lindel Lewis, Gene Rondo, Norman J Star Collins, Delroy Wilson, Junior English, Ronney Davis, Winston Reedy,Paula Clarke, Jah Stich, Sugar Minott, Pliers, Johnny Waler, George Faith, Chuck Turner, Purple Man, Hugh Griffiths, Pinchers, Peaches, Tony Rebel & Bimbo, Don Angelo, Skanie 1, Frankie Wilmott, Klassique and many others. Tyrone's genius and innovation produced a string of commercially flavoured British reggae hits on his Venture label; the Harlesden sound was unique to him. Tradition was signed to RCA in 1978. Snoopy Singer, songwriter, pianist and arranger, is a local Basildon Essex boy and former Journalist with 'The black Echo Music Paper'. he undoubtedly has considerable talent and abilities, not only is he a very good singer DJ and songwriter but also an exceptionally good Journalist of the highest literal quality. His abilities came to light under Tyrone's guidance, first on backing vocals but were soon directed into mastering vocals on his own. Snoopy has eminent vocal qualities. 'This is Lovers Rock' being his debut single and although he recorded other solo materials with his mentor Tyrone, they have not yet been released. Dennis Pinnock Singer, songwriter, DJ, a London boy from Peckham and a phenomenal talent that Tyrone discovered as a DJ on Soprano B sound system at a Blues dance in Brixton, riding the rhythm, on vocals and DJ, just mashing up the dance. So impressed was Tyrone by his unique voice and vocal style he signed him up immediately and mentored him. Dennis also being a very talented songwriter was soon directed to the studios where Tyrone produced and released his first selection of hit singles. His debut single being 'Dennis the Menace' followed by 'Ride On', Take it Cool, Ive Only Just Begun, The Feeling and This is Lovers Rock, sharing vocals with Tyrone and Snoopy on the A side and in collaboration with Snoopy displaying his versitily as DJ on the AA side,' Name that Tune'. Tyrone has recorded an album with Dennis to be entitled 'Dennis the Menace' but this has not yet been released. Like he said on his hitsong 'Dennis is my name, music is my game'. Dennis pinnock -This is a great talent, and a name to watch out for. On 'This is Lovers Rock' first vocalist is Tyrone, 2nd vocalist is Dennis Pinnock and 3rd vocalist is Snoopy. This music is now available for Download, Ringtone, cd etc.. |
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