When the British ska movement launched in the late ‘70s, great ska/rocksteady acts such as the Skatalites, Prince Buster and Desmond Dekker were founding influences. Inspired by the rebellious nature ...

Herman’s Hermits provided a wholesome antidote to some of the bluesier acts to come out of the British Invasion. They minted big hits out of antiquated songs from the British music hall era and other ...