Johnny Osbourne with the Upper Cut Band
Soul Mama, E20 1DB , [Venue Details]Johnny Osbourne (born Errol Osbourne, 1947) is a popular Jamaican reggae and dancehall singer, who rose to success in the late 1970s and mid-1980s. His album Truths and Rights was a notable roots reggae success, and featured "Jah Promise" and the album's title track, "Truths and Rights".
However, he is probably best known for his mid-1980s dancehall reggae hits "Buddy Bye" (based on King Jammy's Sleng Teng riddim), "Ice Cream Love" and "Water Pumping".
During 1967 Osbourne became lead vocalist of The Wildcats, and recorded for producer Winston Riley, although nothing was issued. The Wildcats' manager then financed a session at Coxsone Dodd's Studio One, from which his debut single, "All I Have Is Love", was released. In 1969 he recorded an album, Come Back Darling, again for Riley. On the day that he completed the album, Osbourne emigrated to Toronto, Canada, to join his family. After singing with
various soul and reggae groups, he became lead vocalist for Ishan People, and recorded two albums with them. The group broke upin 1979, and Osbourne decided to return to Jamaica.
Shortly after returning, he recorded "Forgive Them" and "Jealousy, Heartache And Pain" for the Studio One label. Through late 197 and early 1980 he recorded extensively for Dodd, with these sessions culminating in Truths And Rights.
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Johnny Osbourne with the Upper Cut Band
Friday, 6 Jun 2025 @6.30pm
Soul Mama, E20 1DBMore Information
Johnny Osbourne (born Errol Osbourne, 1947) is a popular Jamaican reggae and dancehall singer, who rose to success in the late 1970s and mid-1980s. His album Truths and Rights was a notable roots reggae success, and featured "Jah Promise" and the album's title track, "Truths and Rights".
However, he is probably best known for his mid-1980s dancehall reggae hits "Buddy Bye" (based on King Jammy's Sleng Teng riddim), "Ice Cream Love" and "Water Pumping".
During 1967 Osbourne became lead vocalist of The Wildcats, and recorded for producer Winston Riley, although nothing was issued. The Wildcats' manager then financed a session at Coxsone Dodd's Studio One, from which his debut single, "All I Have Is Love", was released. In 1969 he recorded an album, Come Back Darling, again for Riley. On the day that he completed the album, Osbourne emigrated to Toronto, Canada, to join his family. After singing with
various soul and reggae groups, he became lead vocalist for Ishan People, and recorded two albums with them. The group broke upin 1979, and Osbourne decided to return to Jamaica.
Shortly after returning, he recorded "Forgive Them" and "Jealousy, Heartache And Pain" for the Studio One label. Through late 197 and early 1980 he recorded extensively for Dodd, with these sessions culminating in Truths And Rights.
Admission: £40.81
Performer name: Johnny Osbourne with the Upper Cut Band
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