Lloyd Brevett

Lloyd Brevett

Infobox musical artist
Name = Lloyd Brevett


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Kingston,Jamaica
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Origin = Jamaica
Instrument = Double bass
Genre = Ska, Rocksteady, Reggae
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Associated_acts = The Skatalites
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Lloyd Brevett (born August 1, 1931) is a Jamaican double bassist, former member of The Skatalites. He is a rastafarian and a brother of The Melodians member Tony Brevett.

He toured many countries of the world as founding member of The Skatalites. He produced two Skatalites' albums, "African Roots" (1975) and "The Legendary Skatalites" (1976).

External links

* [http://www.rootsconnection.ch/skatalites/memba/lloydbrevett.htm Fotos of Lloyd Brevett]
* [http://www.reggae-vibes.com/concert/lloydbrevett/lloydbrevett.htm Lloyd Brevett's interview to Peter I]


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