Black Slate

Black Slate are one of the UK’s most respected and influential reggae bands, formed in London in 1974 by musicians from England, Jamaica, and Anguilla. Emerging from the vibrant British reggae movement, the band quickly established themselves as a formidable live act, touring extensively around London and backing legendary Jamaican artists such as Dennis Brown, Delroy Wilson, and Ken Boothe during their UK appearances. Their reputation soon translated into success of their own, beginning with the socially conscious reggae hit “Sticks Man,” which gained international attention across Europe.