Aswad developed in London's Ladbroke Grove neighborhood, bringing roots reggae into contact with dub, dancehall, pop and R&B. The group's early lineup included Brinsley Forde, George Oban, Angus Gaye, Courtney...
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About Aswad
Aswad developed in London's Ladbroke Grove neighborhood, bringing roots reggae into contact with dub, dancehall, pop and R&B. The group's early lineup included Brinsley Forde, George Oban, Angus Gaye, Courtney Hemmings and Donald Griffiths, with Tony Robinson joining as the personnel changed. The self-titled debut appeared in 1976. Later projects included A New Chapter of Dub and Distant Thunder, the latter containing Don't Turn Around and introducing the band to a broader pop audience.
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Apple Music - Aswad artist biography
Read licensed biography for locality, formative lineup and changes, 1976 debut, style and named albums. Omit present-tense lineup claims and chart/superlative language. | Retrieved 2026-10-19
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