JB's All Stars (John Bradbury)

 JB's All Stars (John Bradbury)

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John 'Brad' Bradbury 's band after the Specials split up. Pete Chambers says in Godiva Rocks " Just before the break up of the Specials, John Bradbury (a huge reggae and Northern Soul fan evidenced by his Specials track Sock it to 'em JB and his own record label Race Records formed the soul unit JB's All Stars."


Dee Sharp Lead Vocals, Percussion. Mark Hughes Harmonica. Jason Votier Trumpet, Flugel Horn. Robert Amalhi Rhythm Guitar. Steve Nieve Piano, String Synth. Big George Webley Bass Guitar. John Bradbury(JB) Drums, D.M.X, Backing Vocals

"The project was signed by RCA, allowing the releases to be put out on their RCA Victor label. Four singles were released on RCA Victor with only one reaching the UK Charts; 'Backfield In Motion' (RCA 384) reaching No. 48 in February '84 was a revival of the 1969 US million-seller written and originally performed by Mel & Tim.

Their 5th & last single was released on 2 Tone becoming the label's last single release proper. 'Alphabet Army' (CHS TT29) was released on 7" & 12" vinyl, with the 12" featuring three versions of the song, which was a self penned comment in support of the struggle of Teachers in society.

The other three titles released by the band were 'One Minute Every Hour', 'Sign On The Dotted Line' (RCA 408) and 'Ready Willing and Able'." From http://2-tone.info/artists/jbs_allstars.html