Gloucester Sound Systems
Left to Right Fredlocks, Carol-Francis, Challenjah, Principal Fats,
Tego Ranks, Colonel-Salt
Sound Systems were and are still an important part of the Caribbean Community in Gloucester. Sound Systems in Gloucester are very popular because they are built in Gloucester and the owners and operators are able play music that would normally only be heard in the Caribbean at parties, dances, christening and weddings for people from the Caribbean Community settled in Gloucester. Sound systems are an integral part of the Caribbean Community in Gloucester and it's owners and operators are still playing music to date at weddings, christening, funerals and social gatherings for people form the Caribbean Community.
This story of sound system in Gloucester starts with Mr Archibald Thomas telling listeners the name and year he believes Gloucester had it's first sound system and include contributions from Sir Skinny, Challenjah, Stereo Downbeat, DK Killa, Daddy English and DJ Cage who explain the growth, success and the way sound systems has changed through the years.
Left to Right Fredlocks, Kingsley, Principal Fats, Tego-Ranks, Colonel-Salt
Kingsley Campbell (Challenjah)
Saxon
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( Photo's will be needed for Mr Thomas, Sir Skinny, Challenjah (Kinglsey Campbell), Stereo Downbeat, the other you can take from the website. Sir Skinny, one of the early owners of sound systems in Gloucester. Challenjah, Gloucester Longest running sound system. Stereo Downbeat Winners of South West Sound Competition held in Bristol ???? speak to Carol to acquire the information required or contact numbers to arrange to take photos).
