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
Dennis Bovell performing live on Druga godba festival in Ljubljana, Slovenia, 28 May 2015
Background information
Also known asBlackbeard
Born (1953-05-22) 22 May 1953
Saint Peter, Barbados, West Indies
GenresDub, lovers rock, reggae, post-punk
Occupation(s)Musician, record producer
InstrumentsBass, guitar
Years active1968–present
LabelsLKJ Records
Bovell (left) playing with Matumbi, Cardiff, 1978


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