Evolution of Reggae beat

[Rusty Nutz]

Take it from one who knows !


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F1t-CME8v2U Cool1

[Rusty Nutz]

I also found this 1973 First Concert Tour footage.
If your into getting it right....this is for you 'Get up Stand Up '

Hope this is not offensive to anyone *Yes Sir

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pdf41ZUI5GI

[Ralf]

Great vid, Rusty, the first one!

I have a question conc. the 'Rocksteady' rhythm:
is he playing (on the hihat) slightly 'offset' eighth notes, or a triplet shuffle - or soemthing in between?
BTW, his breaks are awful, aren't they?

Ralf