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SOUTH FLORIDA-BASED SINGER, CAUSION, COVERS A THIRD WORLD CLASSIC!
Causion— For the last three years Antiguan singer Causion has toured with Third World as the veteran band’s opening act. Recently he decided to cover a song from one of their classic albums.That song, Cold Sweat, is produced by Third World keyboardist Maurice Gregory for the MasTrak label. “It was my decision to do Cold Sweat. It was a song that I always loved… the lyrics to me are deep and I felt very attached to it … Read entire article »
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A NEW SINGLE “LET’S PRAY” FROM BUNNY RUGS IS RELEASED!
By Howard Campbell— Late Third World member Bunny Rugs— Bunny Rugs will be remembered as one of reggae’s distinct voices. His smooth baritone made Third World songs like Always Around, Now That We Found Love and Try Jah Love classics. Ten years ago while working on his solo album, Time, Rugs recorded Let’s Pray, a song produced by Young Veterans Music. It was released last week, just days before he will be posthumously awarded the Order of Distinction (OD) by the Jamaican Government. Rugs died from cancer in February 2014 at age 65. Sheldon Pennicott of Young Veterans Music said Let’s Pray, which features Luciano, is a tribute to Rugs who joined Third World in 1976. He was still the band’s lead singer and rhythm guitarist at the time of his death. “The original vocals were … Read entire article »
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GREGORY ISAACS, BUNNY RUGS, AND SHABBA RANKS, TO GET JAMAICA’S NATIONAL HONORS (ORDER OF DISTINCTION) OCTOBER 17!
Dr. Ken Baugh among five getting OJ Jamaica Observer’s Stewart, Gordon make honors list BAUGH… retired from elective politics last February Former Cabinet minister Dr Ken Baugh is among five Jamaicans who have been appointed members of the Order of Jamaica, the island’s fourth- highest national honor. The others are Dr Wayne Boxer, who will be honored for services to the National Gallery of Jamaica and the development of the arts; Professor Denise Eldemire-Shearer for her contribution to health … Read entire article »
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BOUVIER CLARK, WIDOW OF BUNNY RUGS, THREATENS TO SUE THIRD WORLD!
The widow of the late reggae singer, Bunny Rugs has issued a statement warning the members of the Third World Band of her intentions to take legal action against them for failure to pay over moneys owed to the late singer. According to Bouvier Clark, the widow of the former lead vocalist of the internationally acclaimed band, she has been ignored and disrespected by the remaining members of Third World. In a release sent to our news team, Clark revealed that as of July 2014, she was appointed as the personal representative of the estate of William Clark a.k.a. “Bunny Rugs” by order of the District Court of Osceola County in the State of Florida. Clark says gives her the right to demand, sue for, recover and receive all property belonging to … Read entire article »
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A YEAR LATER, THIRD WORLD STRIVES TO KEEP BUNNY RUGS SPIRIT ALIVE!
Members of Third World, Stephen ‘Cat’ Coore (left), Richard Daley (centre) and William ‘Bunny Rugs’ Clarke.— By Shereita Grizzle— On February 2, 2014, the music fraternity was sent into mourning, when they learnt that William ‘Bunny Rugs’ Clarke, lead singer of the legendary reggae band, Third World, had passed. With just over a year since his death, the remaining band members admit that while it has been difficult, knowing Rugs’ legacy lives on has been a source of comfort throughout the past year. Richard Daley, the band’s bass player, told The Sunday Gleaner that Rugs’ spirit will never die and that through his music, his presence is still felt every day. While reflecting on Rugs’ talent, Cat Coore expressed that the band misses Rugs, and says they will continue to keep his memory alive through music. … Read entire article »
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THIRD WORLD TO RELEASE NEW ALBUM “UNDER THE MAGIC SUN” JUNE 10!
Album cover for the new Third World album, ‘Under the Magic Sun’—- By Shereita Grizzle– Legendary Reggae band Third World is gearing up to release its latest studio album. Titled Under the Magic Sun, the album is slated to be released by Cleopatra Records on June 10. The 14-track effort will feature inventive versions of pop and rock classics, including Bread’s Everything I Own, REO Speedwagon’s I Can’t Fight This Feeling Anymore, and Creedence Clearwater Revival’s Have You Ever Seen The Rain. It will also include a re-visitation of the band’s mega-hit 96 Degrees In The Shade. The album, which is also available on yellow vinyl can be pre-ordered on Amazon at http://smarturl.it/utmsvinylamazon. A CD version and digital copies of the album will also be available. Although Under the Magic Sun is the first album to be released by the band since the death of its lead singer William ‘Bunny Rugs’ Clarke, the … Read entire article »
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IT’S OFFICIAL, A.J. BROWN IS THE NEW LEAD SINGER FOR THIRD WORLD!
A.J. Brown, who substituted for Bunny Rugs last year when Third World performed in Europe. – File By Shereita Grizzle— It may come as no surprise as many dubbed him the obvious choice for new lead singer of reggae ambassadors, Third World. He had been filling in for the ailing William ‘Bunny Rugs’ Clarke for most of their 40th anniversary tour last year, and with the death of its lead singer, it seems A.J. Brown has officially been granted ambassador … Read entire article »
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INNER CIRCLE TEAMS UP WITH CHRONIXX FOR “TENEMENT YARD!”
By Howard Campbell– From left) Bernard ‘Touter’ Harvey, Roger Lewis, Ian Lewis, and Lancelot Hall (seated at front).– INNER Circle and singer Chronixx have teamed up for an update of Tenement Yard, the classic song the band recorded with singer Jacob Miller in 1976. It is the latest collaboration by the band and a new-wave reggae artist . Inner Circle, formed in 1968, recently did songs with deejay I-Octane and singjay Khago. Roger Lewis, Inner Circle’s co-founder and bass player, … Read entire article »
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THIRD WORLD’S WILLIAM “BUNNY RUGS” CLARK HONORED BY SURVIVING BAND MEMBERS!
By Patricia Meschino, — Third World’s William “Bunny Rugs” Clark at Manhattan’s Highline Ballroom in 2011.—- (Photo credit: MyFlash Photography The life and music of William “Bunny Rugs” Clark, 65, lead singer of the evergreen reggae band Third World who passed away on Feb. 2, was celebrated on Monday, Feb. 24 at a service at Kingston’s Holy Trinity Cathedral. A concert immediately followed at Kingston’s Ranny Williams Entertainment Center headlined by past and present members of Third World, including … Read entire article »
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BUNNY RUGS’ FINAL SET WITH THIRD WORLD!
By Howard Campbell— Third World’s lead vocal Bunny Rugs (right) and guitarist Stephen ‘Cat’ Coore performing at Jamaica Jazz and Blues Festival last year. The band was celebrating 40 years.—- THIRD World fans will hear Bunny Rugs on the band’s next studio album, due for release this year. Guitarist Stephen ‘Cat’ Coore, co-founder of the band, says three songs from the album features Rugs who died February 2 in Orlando, Florida at age 65. The album is a collection … Read entire article »
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