Country: Jamaica\United State
Easy Star All-Stars is a reggae and dub collective founded in 1997 by Michael Goldwasser, Eric Smith, Lem Oppenheimer, and Remy Gerstein under the New York-based Easy Star Records. The band is renowned for creating full reggae reinterpretations of classic albums, blending dub, ska, and reggae influences. History & Major Releases Formation and Early Work (1997–2006): Originally a studio project for Easy Star Records, the band released their first album in 2003, Dub Side of the Moon, a reggae reinterpretation of Pink Floyd's Dark Side of the Moon. The album has remained a staple on the Billboard Reggae Charts. In 2006, they released Radiodread, a reggae/dub cover of Radiohead's OK Computer. Thom Yorke praised their cover of "Let Down," and Jonny Greenwood called it "truly astounding." Original and Cover Material (2008–2014): Until That Day EP (2008) – Mostly original material with one Radiohead cover. Easy Star's Lonely Hearts Dub Band (2009) – A reggae take on The Beatles’ Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, reaching the Billboard Top 200 twice. Dubber Side of the Moon (2010) – A remix album featuring various dub artists. First Light (2011) – Original album. Thrillah (2012) – A reggae reinterpretation of Michael Jackson's Thriller. Anniversary and reissues of previous cover albums followed, maintaining their signature style. Recent Work (2016–2023): Re-released Radiodread with bonus tracks in 2016. In 2023, they released Ziggy Stardub, a reggae reinterpretation of David Bowie’s The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars, earning critical acclaim. Musical Style Primarily reggae, dub, and ska. Known for reinterpretations of iconic albums in a reggae style, often integrating dub effects and new instrumental arrangements. Their approach emphasizes both technical musicianship and creative homage, bridging classic rock, pop, and reggae. Key Members (Core Touring Lineup) Michael Goldwasser – Producer, keyboards Victor…
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