Basis artist Dennis Walks (Born Dennis Vassell), alongside fellow ‘veterans’ Lloyd Parks and Dean Fraser launched a strong new model of his iconic monitor, “The Drifter.” Shot in lovely St. Thomas, Jamaica, and Kingston, this visible tribute honors Dennis’s legacy and introduces a contemporary sound for a brand new technology. The monitor is launched on Dennis Walks Information.
About Dennis Walks:
Dennis Walks, born Dennis Vassell on Might 25, 1947, in Spanish City, St. Catherine Parish, Jamaica, is a veteran reggae singer famend for his contributions to the style for the reason that early Sixties. He started his recording profession in 1963 with Duke Reid at Treasure Isle and gained prominence within the late Sixties by collaborations with producer Harry Mudie, leading to hits like “The Drifter” and “Coronary heart Don’t Leap.” These tracks grew to become foundational in reggae, with “The Drifter” rhythm being reinterpreted by quite a few artists through the years. Walks’ debut album, Meet Dennis Walks, was launched in 1976 on the Moodisc label, compiling a number of of his earlier successes. All through his profession, he additionally labored with producers equivalent to Joe Gibbs, Bunny Lee, and Prince Jazzbo, and continued to launch music into the Nineteen Eighties and past, together with the 2004 album Gwanee Gwanee recorded with Mafia & Fluxy. Recognized for his soulful vocals and roots reggae type, Dennis Walks stays a revered determine in Jamaican music historical past.
