Aswad

Thursday 22nd Nov 2018

location_city Riverside, Newcastle-upon-Tyne

Aswad

Successful UK London-based reggae band formed in 1975.

The band features founder member, Tony Gad - vocals and bass (plus live support).

Founder member, Drummie Zeb (vocals and drums) passed away in 2022.

Much of their successful output appeared on Mango/Island and includes the albums "A New Chapter of Dub", "Live and Direct" and "Distant Thunder", the latter of which included the 1988 hits "Don't Turn Around" and "Give A Little Love".