Quote Originally Posted by Caferacer59 View Post
Thanks everyone, I really appreciate it. I plan to get my own music lesson by spending some time at Anthony's record shop, I collect vinyl/Reel to Reel and although my reggae collection is decent enough i am sorely lacking in rock steady, ska, and other lesser known genres. I don't know Anthony and i don't know how hard it is for him to get recordings from outside of the country but if anyone knows him and he's looking for anything maybe I can get it for him and bring it down (and we can do a little horse trading) But back the the talk, Rob, I agree that there is volumes of topics that can't be covered. An overview of 1962 and onwards would be of interest. Hopefully, this person would enjoy it and also appreciate the small amount of income from the evening. (who knows it could even become a thing, not all of us tourist want to sit around and drink all day, although I like a little of that too!). Best Regards, Jerry
Just as a quick aside...noting your interest in vinyl. One of the best times I have ever spent in Jamaica was at the Iron Zion Record Plant and Tuff Gong Studios at 220 Marcus Garvey Drive in Kingston. Touring the record plant and having a press operator press me my own vinyl copy of a local youth who was having a run of 500 produced, touring the studios and then going to the Tuff Gong shop with row after row of vinyl records. Most were "one time presses" of clients who never made it but there were some gems in the mix.

I bought a handfull which I still have in storage somewhere today but it was in late '92 and launch day of the Bob Marley CD "Songs of Freedom" and I got a copy and a Tuff Gong receipt signed by Rita and Ziggy who were onsite for the promotion.

I just read that they had recently (2017) reopened the pressing plant due to the increase in demand for vinyl. Here is a link. http://thetropixs.com/tuff-gong-rela...ctory-jamaica/

Here is also a link to Tuff Gong International for more info. http://tuffgong.com/music/

The whole day was definitely a rush.

Peace and Guidance