Rest in peace Drummie Zeb. I watched this legendary performance 13 days ago and never knew you were about to leave this transitory earth. May the Lord comfort your family.
I found Aswad on August 25th when I was on holiday in Spain and they played Don’t Turn Around on the radio. I thought of it as just another song but because I like UB40’s tracks and it sounded similar, I decided to find the song so I could listen to it clearly back in the room. I immediately fell in love and began listening to all of Aswad’s music. Then the shocking news came in on September 2nd about Zeb’s death, just days after I began listening to Aswad’s music. Me and my father were in disbelief.
I found Pauline's interview approach to be overly combative, and also she seemed a bit of out of touch when talking about the politics and spirituality. Brinsley and Drummie handled it perfectly though. Rest in Power Drummie Zeb ✊🏿🙏🏿
Yeah, found that too re: Pauline, fine to ask those questions I guess but she came across a bit, as you say combative and I felt interogative - either way, yes, big up Aswad. Met Drummie and spent an evening with him, chiiling, smoking, many years ago before they were big so to speak, one cool brother, down to earth bro, genuinely top guy at that time.
The interviewer is blatantly rude and covertly arrogant and dismissive!! ....You can see Drummie wasn't feeling her energy at all and lost patience with her (R.I.P).
The Greatest Reggae Band EVER ... just ask anyone who saw them in this period from 1978-1984 Rest In Power DRUMMIE ZEB . Thank you for the timeless amazing songs that changed my life for the better
Unmatched talent these guys had. Imagine playing drums while singing at the same time, thats pure talent not many have. Just like Stevie Wonder, being blind but able to play the piano while singing at the same time
British tv is different - there's a tendency to cut straight to the difficult questions. Pauline Black is a great musician, personally I really liked this interview
@@mrchris6684 : Pauline grew up in Romford and in those days those areas were not culturally inclusive or particularly friendly to diverse communities.
All Pauline Black has lived on is her The Selecter band which was only out between 1979-1981 and weren't as successful as The Specials. She then brought The Selecter back in 1990 and are still going riding on the nostalgia bandwagon and have done 14 albums since getting back together and have had zero impact on the charts.
CBS released arguably two of their biggest/best releases; "A New Chapter" & "Not Satisfied", but ONLY released in the UK. Island released "A New Chapter of Dub" internationally, gaining more success than its vocal project and its following release. CBS truly did drop the ball with Aswad, and did a pretty shifty job with Third World too, if you ask me. The HARDEST releases to find from Third World are the CBS releases. "You've Got the Power" had 2 songs written by Stevie Wonder, but somehow, was the toughest album to find in the U.S.! How can this be? Stevie was THE MAN at the time. I remember meeting Aswad fans, growing up, who LOVED "A New Chapter of Dub", but thought there was never a vocal release! They used to get categorized as a "Dub Band" because of the misunderstanding. Aswad's "New Chapter" and "Not Satisfied" didn't get released here in the US until 2002, TWENTY YEARS LATER, with bonus tracks. Of course they never republished Third World's legendary releases while on CBS (they didn't even upload them on Apple Music), but this is CBS, so at least we FINALLY got to enjoy the vocal mixes eventually. 🙄 P.S. Island Records did drop the ball on publishing Aswad releases like "Rebel Souls", but at least we knew of its existence.
I remember buying the Live and Direct LP on the day of release in a major Birmingham record shop. The record company rep just happened to be stood at the counter at the time. He smiled at me and said follow me, he took me to his car which was parked outside, opened the boot and handed me some Aswad promo material - one of the items was an Aswad cap, just like the ones the brass section are wearing in this video 👍 . R.I.P. Drummie 😔
Thanks for posting this video of Black on Black with Aswad interview with Pauline Black 83. I saw Aswad Several Times in the Late 70S. 80S. The best times were at the Brixton Academy London 82. And the Notting Hill Carnival 83 . Nice One One love from South London.
Drummie Zeb gone??? Oh gosh !!! Enjoyed an entire evening in his company even though it was a chance meeting! Very heartwarming and generous man with his time! R.I.P.
Truly sounds of my youth, I will never forget the greatest Asward, eeish!! Rest in peace Drummie Zeb. It never crossed my mind that you gonna cross the other side too soon Zeb. Will always be in me for as I live. Tears may dry but memories will surely live forever
wow - that woman is cringeworthy. Musicians think and communicate on a whole different level, a level she dint adjust to … then at the end she cut off the interview harshly - ‘you better go and rock’ wtf …
Rise In Peace Bredrin Angus..gave me my first studio time..A giant inna dis ya business..a supreme drummer, great vocalist and ah good yout..maximum love and respect 😎
R.i.power Angus sad you had to leave. 70s memories of our youth days will remain strong iin my mind and heart. Condolences to your entire family and all who knew you.👊🏿💐🌷🙏🏼❤💛💚
This group my childhood put reggae on the map ill never forget Aswad big soundzzz 🔊🔊🔊🔊🔥🔥🔥I had a crush on zeb was gutted he died changed everything most respect to all the band in Aswad I still lisening to u 💔 ❤💯❤👑🎤🔥🎤🔥🆙️🆙️🆙️ wish I got to see u in concert 💔 lead singer drummer zeb 🙏 🕊 RIP❤
The humbleness shown in this interview and the message they got across was years ahead of their time. Artists today should take note rather than just chasing basic clout and reputation. RIP DRUMMIE ZEB
Aswad a class band saw them 4 times Great out fit Angus Gaye brilliant on drums. They were the first group I saw play dub on stage. This track, & 3 babylonia classics 👌
It's not Our Wish one of my favourites, on the B side was Stranger & if I'm not mistaken, one of the sound guys I was with bought this on green vinyl. Rest in peace Drummie and of course the man that made Aswad sound amazing while simultaneously producing some of the most iconic dub mixes in UK reggae history..Michael Campbell🙏🏾
Aswad when they were class..after dont turn around...never were the same...but good 10 years of there concerts...leeds uni my first ..at 15...one of the only whites in the audience...blew me away...horn section...big speakers...and the whole place smoking grass...
Many African children, Living in a concrete situation African children Are living in a concrete situation African children They don't know a where they're coming from African children Right here in a mean world guarded African children All of the nation are Living in these tenements, Crying and applying to their council For assistance Their tribulation it's so sad Their environment it is so bad High rise concrete No back yard for their children to play African children Are living in a concrete situation African children Well, they don't know where you're coming a-from African children African children All the people are living in these tenements A precast stonewall concrete cubicles Their rent increasing every other day Structural repairs assessed and never done Lift out of action on the twenty-seventh floor And when they work don't you know it smell African children How many African children, they're right here in the carnival How many African children, they must know where they're coming from African children African children Living in a concrete situation African children They don't know where they're coming from African children Down there down there in a concrete African children They don't know where they're coming from
Yes I'm here in your time with no communication gap. You keep me up on what's what and any question you have I answer. Spiritually you already know. Love my youth men, you made it so clear, for water is clear and you answered the questions Even clearer. Sweet as candy 🍬🍭
i wasnt even born in 1983 , but man i wish i would have been born in an earlier era , todays life is so much worse - not only the music but the thinking of the people aswell. big ups aswad one of my all time favourites ♥
Distinctive sound. Could this be their best song? It depends on what side of the roots, rock, Reggae debate you are on. I got one live the horns, the dubs the vocals. Very British but very good.
Pauline Black was terrible as the anchor for this show. She was really bad 👎 😔. They were really patient with her ignorance. A class musicians sounding great live
Totally agree. Terrible interview. She clearly positioned herself as near anti Rastafarian like many a typical West Indian parent did back in the day. & anti the foundation of which Aswan stood for. She may have name checked Bob Marley, but Bob himself was not only a friend & supporter of the band, but they were also collaborators on Vinyl too. For me as a Black person born here [UK], I am proud of Aswad & what they represent. Pauline Black, I respect you now as I did back in the day, but I’m afraid given that Aswad very rarely had an interview on British TV at least, you dropped the ball on this one🫣
Agreed. I was utterly appalled by her line of idiotic and ignorant questioning. You could see how fed up they were to have their message of consciousness minimalised.
As soon as they got real and answer the question to watch she asks she censored and cut it off. So good that we can publish and broadcast ourselves and not depend on the system anymore. ❤
Rest in peace Drummie Zeb. I watched this legendary performance 13 days ago and never knew you were about to leave this transitory earth. May the Lord comfort your family.
RIP Drummie Zeb , Aswad are timeless .
This one pained me. Drummie Zeb and Grizzly are two drummers that I look up to.
@@PrinceSomorin Aswad & Steel Pulse are icons of reggae music .
I found Aswad on August 25th when I was on holiday in Spain and they played Don’t Turn Around on the radio. I thought of it as just another song but because I like UB40’s tracks and it sounded similar, I decided to find the song so I could listen to it clearly back in the room. I immediately fell in love and began listening to all of Aswad’s music. Then the shocking news came in on September 2nd about Zeb’s death, just days after I began listening to Aswad’s music. Me and my father were in disbelief.
Rest in peace my brother may jah blesss your family love in the house
I found Pauline's interview approach to be overly combative, and also she seemed a bit of out of touch when talking about the politics and spirituality. Brinsley and Drummie handled it perfectly though. Rest in Power Drummie Zeb ✊🏿🙏🏿
Yeah, found that too re: Pauline, fine to ask those questions I guess but she came across a bit, as you say combative and I felt interogative - either way, yes, big up Aswad. Met Drummie and spent an evening with him, chiiling, smoking, many years ago before they were big so to speak, one cool brother, down to earth bro, genuinely top guy at that time.
Real instruments, authentic talent, righteous lyrics, and pure tuneful vocals...boy, I miss those days!
Rest in Zion Drummie Zeb. Nuff respect and so many thanks for all the wonderful music.
Drummie Zeb’s voice was unmistakable. So sweet…Aswad was one of my favorites. RIP Drummie 💔
So sad to hear the news! Love Aswad; the sound of my youth! Rest in eternal peace Drummie Zeb.
The interviewer is blatantly rude and covertly arrogant and dismissive!! ....You can see Drummie wasn't feeling her energy at all and lost patience with her (R.I.P).
That was Pauline Black from the band, "The Selecter".
The Greatest Reggae Band EVER ...
just ask anyone who saw them in this period from 1978-1984
Rest In Power DRUMMIE ZEB . Thank you for the timeless amazing songs that changed my life for the better
Not live. That title goes to Third World. RIP Drummie Dread.
@@diaprojectdiss2142 I've seen both bands several times but Aswad tip the scales when they go Dub Wise!
Steel Pulse..?
@@salfordcityboxingacademy3754 Exactly. I've always viewed Aswad as a great studio band but Third World as the best live (and talented) band.
@@Carvalhouk I wouldn't disagree, UK-wise. But Dennis Bovell's band was wicked. Those LKJ albums.....
Fly high with the Ancestors in Zion Drummie. Legacy. 💚💛❤️🕊
Unmatched talent these guys had. Imagine playing drums while singing at the same time, thats pure talent not many have. Just like Stevie Wonder, being blind but able to play the piano while singing at the same time
RIEP Drummie Zeb ! One of the greats of reggae music 🙏
Unnecessarily hostile interview in my opinion towards a highly talented band. I think they deserved more credit and respect.
British tv is different - there's a tendency to cut straight to the difficult questions. Pauline Black is a great musician, personally I really liked this interview
As a person of color she’s seems to be distant culturally. Hope she has grown to be more culturally inclusive.
@@mrchris6684 : Pauline grew up in Romford and in those days those areas were not culturally inclusive or particularly friendly to diverse communities.
All Pauline Black has lived on is her The Selecter band which was only out between 1979-1981 and weren't as successful as The Specials.
She then brought The Selecter back in 1990 and are still going riding on the nostalgia bandwagon and have done 14 albums since getting back together and have had zero impact on the charts.
Pauline you couldn't hear what we heard
Rest in Peace Drummie Zeb you played your part 🙏
Rest in eternal peaceful power ❤🇯🇲😢thankyou for the music❤
RIP my Family and sojourn to the next journey of everlasting peacefulness.
R.I.P Drummie Zeb the reggae, the world has lost a legend.
A flawless performance by Aswad, from the days when you had to know your musical craft! RIP Drummie, thanks for the inspiration.
CBS released arguably two of their biggest/best releases; "A New Chapter" & "Not Satisfied", but ONLY released in the UK. Island released "A New Chapter of Dub" internationally, gaining more success than its vocal project and its following release.
CBS truly did drop the ball with Aswad, and did a pretty shifty job with Third World too, if you ask me. The HARDEST releases to find from Third World are the CBS releases. "You've Got the Power" had 2 songs written by Stevie Wonder, but somehow, was the toughest album to find in the U.S.! How can this be? Stevie was THE MAN at the time.
I remember meeting Aswad fans, growing up, who LOVED "A New Chapter of Dub", but thought there was never a vocal release! They used to get categorized as a "Dub Band" because of the misunderstanding.
Aswad's "New Chapter" and "Not Satisfied" didn't get released here in the US until 2002, TWENTY YEARS LATER, with bonus tracks. Of course they never republished Third World's legendary releases while on CBS (they didn't even upload them on Apple Music), but this is CBS, so at least we FINALLY got to enjoy the vocal mixes eventually. 🙄
P.S. Island Records did drop the ball on publishing Aswad releases like "Rebel Souls", but at least we knew of its existence.
Blessed for this enlightenment 🙏🏿
Well said
Such a talented musicians !! Rest in peace drummie Zeb
Pure Gold from the archives of the legendary Aswad thanks for sharing this
Grande Drummie Zeb, que Deus o coloque em um bom lugar 🙏😪
I remember buying the Live and Direct LP on the day of release in a major Birmingham record shop. The record company rep just happened to be stood at the counter at the time. He smiled at me and said follow me, he took me to his car which was parked outside, opened the boot and handed me some Aswad promo material - one of the items was an Aswad cap, just like the ones the brass section are wearing in this video 👍 . R.I.P. Drummie 😔
One of the TIGHEST Reggae Music bands of all time! 🔥
Rest In Eternal Power Itinually Brotha Drummie Zeb ☥
Greetings from Uganda 🇺🇬👊🏿🖤
Thanks for posting this video of Black on Black with Aswad interview with Pauline Black 83. I saw Aswad Several Times in the Late 70S. 80S. The best times were at the Brixton Academy London 82. And the Notting Hill Carnival 83 . Nice One One love from South London.
Love to Aswad in all its iterations. Rest well and thank you, Drummie Zeb. More life to those still here. Sincerely, your West African Sista.
They more than crossed over Aswad is a brilliant band, would love to see a reunion
I was in mourning when Forde left, I just could manage watching them. Now drummie gaarn...I think we should just enjoy the music, peace🙏🏾
Rest up Poppa Drummie, one of the smoothest voices in Reggae Music. Go deh
Raw natural talent ..R I P
Drummie 🎤🎶
Drummie Zeb gone???
Oh gosh !!!
Enjoyed an entire evening in his company even though it was a chance meeting!
Very heartwarming and generous man with his time!
R.I.P.
Just found out through watching this today :(
Rest In Power Drummie Zeb. 🙏🏾👊🏾😔❤💛🖤💚
Rest in Peace Drummie Zeb and thanks for the music 🙏
Rest in Power Drummie Zeb. Thank you for music #Aswad 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
Rip Drummie Zeb, you make me dream with this amazing song
Rest In Zion Boss!! ❤️💛💚🕊️🕊️🕊️
Truly sounds of my youth, I will never forget the greatest Asward, eeish!! Rest in peace Drummie Zeb. It never crossed my mind that you gonna cross the other side too soon Zeb. Will always be in me for as I live. Tears may dry but memories will surely live forever
We the west Africans considering REGGAE as our own music. I am from the Gambia.
Rest in peace Drummie lion gone but never ever forgotten 😢
Saw Aswad perform there symbolic tunes at Notting Hill carnival in 1983 Mean while gardens. Absolutely Wicked!!
What a huge loss to reggae music and music in the whole. 😪
wow - that woman is cringeworthy. Musicians think and communicate on a whole different level, a level she dint adjust to … then at the end she cut off the interview harshly - ‘you better go and rock’ wtf …
Rest In Power Drummie Zeb!
OM Shanti Rest in Divine Peace & Light brother Angus Drummie Zeb 🙏🏽❤️🙏🏽❤️🙏🏽🌈🌈🌈🙏🏽
Odd to me because the original band Selector had a Ras on bass...Pauline Blacks questioning seems odd. Playing devils advocate?.
Isso sim são músicos...😍
ROOTS✡️ROCK✡️REGGAE!!!
R.I.P. Mighty Drummie Zeb
Rise In Peace Bredrin Angus..gave me my first studio time..A giant inna dis ya business..a supreme drummer, great vocalist and ah good yout..maximum love and respect 😎
RIP Drummie what a voice roostsy , clear and direct .
Angus Gaye for my money was one of the best reggae drummers ever. Not tae mention his beautiful falsetto voice. Sairly missed.
Her interviewing skills are really bizarre. Sounds like she's hosting a political debate
Rest in peace drummie zeb you put your stix down love from another drumme and all drummer's of the worldr Rayc
Asward at their best dashing down Roots . Singing in perfect harmony. Bringing our struggle to the front.
I REMEMBER DRUMMIE ZEB GOD BLESS 🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇭🇬🇭🇬🇭✝️✝️✝️✝️
They made sweet music together. Sad to hear passing of ZEB.
Thanks. ASWAD For all your music...❤️💛💚❤️
R.i.power Angus sad you had to leave. 70s memories of our youth days will remain strong iin my mind and heart. Condolences to your entire family and all who knew you.👊🏿💐🌷🙏🏼❤💛💚
I don’t think we could really compromise: reality is reality.
i Pruda Bass just Love your music vibrations indeed:
Lion of Lions !!!
Rest in paradise rasta !!!
One Love Drummie 🙏🏽☝🏾🤎
This group my childhood put reggae on the map ill never forget Aswad big soundzzz 🔊🔊🔊🔊🔥🔥🔥I had a crush on zeb was gutted he died changed everything most respect to all the band in Aswad I still lisening to u 💔 ❤💯❤👑🎤🔥🎤🔥🆙️🆙️🆙️ wish I got to see u in concert 💔 lead singer drummer zeb 🙏 🕊 RIP❤
Bob Marley put Reggae on the map .
The humbleness shown in this interview and the message they got across was years ahead of their time. Artists today should take note rather than just chasing basic clout and reputation.
RIP DRUMMIE ZEB
Camera man really really don’t need to zoom in on crotches dem. Not thank you lol
Alessandro de Souza sujeira tá limpeza
Never seen them live !!! This is Beautiful.
Interviewer asked really stupid questions.
So sad and so strange just yesterday I was listening to their older stuff and then today I heard the sad news.
Aswad a class band saw them 4 times
Great out fit Angus Gaye brilliant on drums. They were the first group I saw
play dub on stage. This track, & 3 babylonia classics 👌
One of my favourite band Aswad, still playing their first album 2022
beautiful musicians, beautiful music...
Dennis brown loved this band
Young and handsome Aswad
Drummie lightening up the heavens with his musical talent.
What a horrible woman that was interviewing this brilliant band.. She had no concept of..
"It's not our wish that we should fight..." Rest in peace the Great Drummie Zeb.
It's not Our Wish one of my favourites, on the B side was Stranger & if I'm not mistaken, one of the sound guys I was with bought this on green vinyl. Rest in peace Drummie and of course the man that made Aswad sound amazing while simultaneously producing some of the most iconic dub mixes in UK reggae history..Michael Campbell🙏🏾
Happy History is in the fullest 🎵🎶🎶🎶🙏💸🎆Musice🇯🇲🇧🇴💐🪴🦜🔥🇯🇲💅🤟🎉🎉❤️🔥💥
Roots reggae vibration
Alessandro de Souza sujeira
Rest well brother Angus. Much love
UK finest reggae group rip drummie
Drummie zeb 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
APTTMH ASWAD. We hafi go back home
Aswad when they were class..after dont turn around...never were the same...but good 10 years of there concerts...leeds uni my first ..at 15...one of the only whites in the audience...blew me away...horn section...big speakers...and the whole place smoking grass...
Rip Angus reggae men .🇧🇷🇬🇧🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲
Many African children,
Living in a concrete situation
African children
Are living in a concrete situation
African children
They don't know a where they're coming from
African children
Right here in a mean world guarded
African children
All of the nation are
Living in these tenements,
Crying and applying to their council
For assistance
Their tribulation it's so sad
Their environment it is so bad
High rise concrete
No back yard for their children to play
African children
Are living in a concrete situation
African children
Well, they don't know where you're coming a-from
African children
African children
All the people are living in these tenements
A precast stonewall concrete cubicles
Their rent increasing every other day
Structural repairs assessed and never done
Lift out of action on the twenty-seventh floor
And when they work don't you know it smell
African children
How many African children, they're right here in the carnival
How many African children, they must know where they're coming from
African children
African children
Living in a concrete situation
African children
They don't know where they're coming from
African children
Down there down there in a concrete
African children
They don't know where they're coming from
Live n Direk unplugged pure talent no AI Jah Bless Roots Foundation Aswad!
New Chapter and Live and Direct are two of the finest Reggae albums ever
Yes I'm here in your time with no communication gap. You keep me up on what's what and any question you have I answer. Spiritually you already know. Love my youth men, you made it so clear, for water is clear and you answered the questions Even clearer. Sweet as candy 🍬🍭
The youth Drummie can really sing, he did a great job in the song [don't turn around] one of the best ever vocals in a reggae music..
i wasnt even born in 1983 , but man i wish i would have been born in an earlier era , todays life is so much worse - not only the music but the thinking of the people aswell.
big ups aswad one of my all time favourites
♥
RIP FAMILY. ONE LOVE ❤️
Distinctive sound. Could this be their best song? It depends on what side of the roots, rock, Reggae debate you are on. I got one live the horns, the dubs the vocals. Very British but very good.
this girl is damn annoying but its a powerful interview with real intergrity from Aswad. Theydo not make them like these Bretheren anywhere.
RIP Zeb, handsome, talent and soul. Blackman paradise we keep on fighting for until freedom.
This Sounds like Studio Quality , 😳1983
One of my Top British Reggae Bands
Pauline Black was terrible as the anchor for this show. She was really bad 👎 😔. They were really patient with her ignorance. A class musicians sounding great live
Pauline Black very bad interview . She just didn't get it smh
Totally agree. Terrible interview. She clearly positioned herself as near anti Rastafarian like many a typical West Indian parent did back in the day. & anti the foundation of which Aswan stood for. She may have name checked Bob Marley, but Bob himself was not only a friend & supporter of the band, but they were also collaborators on Vinyl too.
For me as a Black person born here [UK], I am proud of Aswad & what they represent.
Pauline Black, I respect you now as I did back in the day, but I’m afraid given that Aswad very rarely had an interview on British TV at least, you dropped the ball on this one🫣
Agreed. I was utterly appalled by her line of idiotic and ignorant questioning. You could see how fed up they were to have their message of consciousness minimalised.
Always loved them .
ALESSANDRO DE SOUZA
Alessandro de Souza
Respect miss Lou
Real kings
Love Aswad. Pauline comes across a little like it's an interogation
SALUDOS DESDE BUENOS AIRES ARGENTINA 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
As soon as they got real and answer the question to watch she asks she censored and cut it off. So good that we can publish and broadcast ourselves and not depend on the system anymore. ❤