« Erup's "Click My Finger" clicks into the # 1 Spot | Main | Catch Jamaica Jazz fest at your desk »
January 25, 2008
Third World turns 35 this year
By: Joseph Cunningham
Third World, the legendary Reggae band is 35 years old in 2008 and a new album, as well as a special series of concerts are expected to celebrate the fete.
Lead singer, Bunny Rugs said the album has been named "Third World and Friend." He further revealed that among the tracks on it is a remake of "1865 (96 Degrees in the Shade)." "Sense of Purpose" is another hit that will also get a makeover.
"In celebration of Third World's 35th anniversary in the year 2000 and love, we are planning to have our celebration at King's House on December 28," Rugs said. The show will be called, "Committed."
There are also plans to do a special series of concerts called 'Explanitations' and 'Transmigation', which were once put on in the late 1970s and early 1980s.
Rugs also said that the celebrations could very well unite the current Third World line-up with former members of the band, including Ibo Cooper, Prilly Hamilton, Irvin Jarrett and Willie Stewart.
The current members are Clarke, Coore, Herbie Harris, Richard Daley and Tony 'Ruption' Williams.