Rude Boy, Brixton, 1968.

Today we're spinning Nicky Thomas' "Love of the Common People" 🎶

This is England

Happy 78th birthday to Bernard Collins of The Abyssinians. Bernard recorded this legendary 7" at Studio 1 in 1971 without his fellow Abyssinians, but with Leroy Sibbles and George Henry providing the beautiful harmonies... youtu.be/EzSyBBsG2wo?... #reggae #reggaesky #vinylsky #vinyl #musicsky

The Maytals - Hey Hey Girl

Mods in London

Crombie Boys

Dublin Skinheads 1969

Have a great weekend 🍻

Remembering the legendary Bob Andy who was born on this day in 1944. Rightly celebrated as one of Jamaica's greatest lyricists, this 7" is often cited as one of his best works... youtu.be/D3-ckS5tMZ8?... #reggae #reggaesky #vinylsky #vinyl #musicsky #bobandy

Skinheads walking in Piccadilly Circus, 1969.

Harry J. All Stars - Liquidator

Remembering Gregory Isaacs who died on this day 15 years ago. Here's the one and only 7" he recorded for Lee Perry. On a spongy Black Ark rhythm, Gregory urges the police to be as laidback as him... youtu.be/-yHHIFq6t_g?... #reggae #reggaesky #vinylsky #vinyl #musicsky #gregoryisaacs

Mods on Brighton Beach

The Selecter - On My Radio

Happy Birthday Pauline ❤️🏁

Brighton skinhead girls, 80's

The Pioneers - Rudies Are the Greatest

On this day in 1979, The Specials and Madness released two incredible 2tone records.

Born on this day in 1934: Ska and Reggae legend, Rico Rodriguez (Emmanuel Rodriguez). Pics; Eamonn McCabe Gie Knaeps youtu.be/UXKak8AzBpg?si…

Remembering master trombonist Rico Rodriguez who was born on this day in 1934. Before moving to London in Dec '61, Rico played on many of Jamaica's big pre-ska tunes. This one for Vincent Chin is a Rico Special... youtu.be/IFQrBjwt8N4?... #reggae #reggaesky #vinylsky #vinyl #musicsky #ska #2tone

The Visions - Captain Hook

This is England

Remembering the great Alton Ellis ❤️🎵

The Skatalites - Guns of Navarone

1969

RIP Dave Wright 🖤

Remembering Millie Small on her birthday. Here's a joyous clip of her rehearsing Be My Guest and Daydream with Norwegian band The Vanguards in 1966

Millie Small - My Boy Lollipop

Born on this day in 1946: Millie Small. Pics; Don Paulsen Paul Popper youtu.be/pIU03VszrGg?si…

Mods, London 1964

Glenda Peake and Tony Hughes in Finchley, Oct 1969.

The Beat - Hands Off... She's Mine

Laurel Aitken and Skinhead Girls

The pic used for the cover of Dawning Of A New Era - The Roots Of Skinhead Reggae

Skinhead Girls