Steel Pulse Celebrates 50th Anniversary in NYC
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
GRAMMY WINNING REGGAE BAND STEEL PULSE CELEBRATES 50th ANNIVERSARY WITH CONVERSATION AND PERFORMANCE AT NY FAMED APOLLO THEATRE AND CITY WINERY, SEPT 27!!
Steel Pulse, the Grammy-winning reggae band known for roots anthems including “Rally Round the Flag,” “Chant A Psalm A Day,” and “Roller Skates” proudly announces another milestone on their illustrious music journey.
“In Conversation: 50 Years of Steel Pulse,” moderated by SiriusXM’s Pat McKay, features Steel Pulse founders and Birmingham, England natives David “Dread” Hinds (lead vocals, guitar), Selwyn “Bumbo” Brown (vocals, keyboards) and Amlak Tafari (bass).
This historic event, presented by Apollo, City Winery and Caribbean One Media Group, celebrates Steel Pulse for 50 years of making Rasta-funky rhythms and socially conscious lyrics and takes place at the Victoria Stages at the Apollo.The celebration culminates with an evening performance at City Winery.
What: Steel Pulse In Conversation with Pat McCay
When: 1pm, Saturday, Sept. 27, 2025
Where: Apollo Stages at the Victoria, 233 West 125th St, NY, NY, 10028.
What: Steel Pulse Live in Concert
When: 8pm, Saturday Sept.27
Where: City Winery, 25 11th Avenue, New York, NY 10011.
Tickets: https://www.apollotheater.org/event/50-years-of-steel-pulse
Steel Pulse Bio:
Steel Pulse signed their first record contract in 1978 with Island Records to produce their breakthrough album, “Handsworth Revolution.” The same year, the British reggae band embarked on a tour with one of their biggest influences, Bob Marley, who often referred to them as the “young Wailers.”
Building on Bob Marley’s tradition of mixing Jamaica reggae with blues and soul from the African Diaspora and socially conscious lyrics, Steel Pulse remains one of reggae’s most prolific, respected and in-demand touring and recording acts.
Original members Hinds and Selwyn “Bumbo” Brown (keyboards, vocals, melodica) formed Steel Pulse in Birmingham, England in the late seventies. They are descendants of the Windrush generation—working class families who migrated to the UK from Jamaica in search of post World War II job opportunities.
Steel Pulse earned their first Grammy Award for their 1986 album, “Babylon the Bandit.” The band has received several Grammy nominations: including a 2019 recognition in the Best Reggae Album category for “Mass Manipulation.” In 1989, Steel Pulse recorded the buoyant song “Can’t Stand the Heat” for the soundtrack of Spike Lee’s acclaimed film “Do the Right Thing.”
Steel Pulse’s current line up includes: David “Dread” Hinds, (lead vocals, rhythm guitar), Selwyn “Bumbo“ Brown (lead vocals, keyboards, melodica), Amlak Tafari (bass), David Elecciri, Jr. (lead guitar), Wayne “C-Sharp” Clarke (drums), Kimberly Dawson (backing vocals), John Avery (sax) Wess Perry (sax) and Baruch Hinds (rap).
For more information, visit www.steelpulse.com.
May the Pulse Be With You!!
Media Contact: Rani Shelah Moody
Fancy Lady Productions
(415) 312-8689
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