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Skaville UK

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Skaville UK
GenresSka
Years active2006–
LabelsMoon Ska World
Websitehttp://www.artists2events.co.uk/artists/Skaville UK.html

Skaville UK were a British ska band. Bassist and vocalist Nick Welsh had previously played with a number of bands including Bad Manners, The Selecter and Prince Buster, whilst Louis Alphonso (vocals/guitar) and Martin Stewart (keyboards) also played with Bad Manners.[1] Drummer Al Fletcher also played with The Selecter, Die So Fluid and Lee "Scratch" Perry.[2] He died in 2016.[3] The band regularly played with noted ska singer Rhoda Dakar on guest vocals [4] and she also sang on the Decadent album.[5]

Albums

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The band released two full-length albums.[6]

  • 1973 (2007)
  • Decadent (2008)

References

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  1. ^ "Skaville UK". Artists2Events. Retrieved 12 March 2017.
  2. ^ "Al Fletcher credits". Allmusic. Retrieved 12 March 2017.
  3. ^ "Drummer Al Fletcher Dead At 45". Stereo Embers. 28 July 2016. Retrieved 12 March 2017.
  4. ^ "Skaville UK interview". Big Wheel Magazine. Retrieved 12 March 2017.
  5. ^ "Decadent credits". CD Universe. Retrieved 12 March 2017.
  6. ^ "Skaville UK discography". Allmusic. Retrieved 12 March 2017.