Aswad
- Type: Band/Group
- Country: United Kingdom
- Born: Ladbroke Grove, London, United Kingdom
- Active: 1975–present
Biography
Aswad are a British reggae band formed in Ladbroke Grove, London, in 1975. The classic line-up of singer and guitarist Brinsley Forde, drummer and singer Angus 'Drummie Zeb' Gaye and bassist Tony 'Gad' Robinson carried the band from roots reggae on #Island Records# to chart success with 'Don't Turn Around', a UK number one in 1988, and 'Shine' in 1994. Albums including 'New Chapter', 'A New Chapter of Dub' and 'Live and Direct' remain landmarks of British reggae, and the band has continued performing into the 2020s.
Genres
Aswad Discography
- Hulet (1979) - Album - rated 3.46/5
- New Chapter (1981) - Album - rated 3.29/5
- A New Chapter Of Dub (1982) - Album - rated 3.92/5
Members
- Brinsley Forde - vocals, guitar (1975–1996)
- Angus "Drummie Zeb" Gaye - drums, vocals (1975–2022)
- Tony "Gad" Robinson - bass, keyboards, vocals (1976–present)
- Donald Griffiths - lead guitar, vocals (1975–1980)
- George Oban - bass (1975–1979)