Potato 5
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Potato 5 is a British ska band that was one of the notable contributors to the late‑1970s / 1980s trad‑ska revival in the UK. They formed in 1983 in London and performed through the decade until 1989, recording several albums and working with influential ska artists. Origin: London, England. Potato 5 emerged as part of the ska revival scene, moving beyond the earlier Two‑Tone movement to embrace a more traditional Jamaican ska sound influenced by artists like The Skatalites. Over their career they worked with legendary vocalists such as Floyd Lloyd and Laurel Aitken, helping bridge classic Jamaican ska with the British underground. They released a mix of studio and live material, including collaborations with these vocalists, and toured internationally before disbanding in 1989.
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Reggae, Rocksteady
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