Mikey Dread
- Type: Musician
- Country: Jamaica
- Born: 4 June 1954, Port Antonio, Portland, Jamaica
- Died: 15 March 2008, Stamford, Connecticut, United States
- Active: 1978 - 2008
Biography
Mikey Dread (1954-2008), born Michael George Campbell in Port Antonio, Jamaica, was a reggae singer, producer and broadcaster. His #Jamaica Broadcasting Corporation# programme Dread at the Controls championed dub and roots reggae across Jamaica. His own albums 'African Anthem', 'Dread at the Controls' and 'World War III' appeared on his #DATC# label. In 1980 he produced 'Bankrobber' for *The Clash*, performed on 'Sandinista!' and toured with the band, and he produced dub tracks for *UB40*. He later worked in British and American television and radio.
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Mikey Dread Discography
- African Anthem (1979) - Album - rated 3.63/5
- Dread at the Controls (1979) - Album - rated 3.43/5
- World War III (1980) - Album - rated 3.55/5