Ken Boothe turns 70 years old this Tuesday (22 March 2016).
JAMAICAN MUSIC IS WORLD MUSIC and Ken Boothe is perhaps its greatest living icon. Its about time Australians had a chance to see and hear his singular talents LIVE.
The man they called “Mr Rock Steady” is revered throughout the world for his distinctive and powerful voice.
For the last 50 years he has toured constantly on the back of his extensive catalogue of ska, rock steady and reggae hits such as “Artibella”, “The Train Is Coming”, “Crying Over You”, “Everything I Own”, “Freedom Street”.
He has been to Europe, North America, South America and Asia numerous times but has NEVER BEEN TO AUSTRALIA.
Despite the deep affection for Jamaican music in this country, the 2016 WOMADelaide lineup lacks any Caribbean artists. That should be remedied in 2017 by booking Ken Boothe.
Mr Boothe is fit and healthy and his voice has never been better.
He has good management. He wants
to tour Australia. WOMADelaide (in
partnership with Byron Bay Blues Fest?) can make it happen if they want to.
Let us honour and respect this great vintage Jamaican artist in person.
Updates
March 27, 2016
I am currently reaching out to the festival organizers to present the case for bringing Ken Boothe to our stages. Post the link to this petition on your Facebook page to show them the demand is real. Email the festival offices today to let them know we expect Jamaican legends in next year's lineup.
March 27, 2016
The momentum behind this campaign shows just how ready Australia is to see Ken Boothe perform live. Post this link to your Facebook timeline and tag the WOMADelaide official page to turn this pressure into a booking.
Reached 100 supporters
March 27, 2016
74 Comments
Please, please bring this icon of music out to Australia while he is still fit and healthy!
Legend, never been to womadelaid, but I'll be there if Ken Boothe is performing!
The man is a legend and in this country I'm convinced will find an appreciative audience for his body of work.
Ken Boothe, some people say You're No Good because you won't come to Australia. I say to them "I Don't Want To See You Cry", but they say "My Heart is Gone! I know it sounds silly, but life without Ken Boothe hurts like The Girl I Left Behind". Please Ken Boothe, we want you, we need you. Do me one favour and come sing just one Sweet Song For My Baby and everyone else's baby. Other singers have tried to fool us, they say "This Is Rocksteady", but deep down we all know. We need Mr Rocksteady, Run Coming Back- to come running down to track to me, and everyone else in this country. Please Mr Boothe!
WOMADelaide is a marvellous event, the only thing that drags me down south! But it's been a few years now ... we all need this legend!!
Please tour Australia
Please please please!!!
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Ken Boothe turns 70 years old this Tuesday (22 March 2016).
JAMAICAN MUSIC IS WORLD MUSIC and Ken Boothe is perhaps its greatest living icon. Its about time Australians had a chance to see and hear his singular talents LIVE.
The man they called “Mr Rock Steady” is revered throughout the world for his distinctive and powerful voice.
For the last 50 years he has toured constantly on the back of his extensive catalogue of ska, rock steady and reggae hits such as “Artibella”, “The Train Is Coming”, “Crying Over You”, “Everything I Own”, “Freedom Street”.
He has been to Europe, North America, South America and Asia numerous times but has NEVER BEEN TO AUSTRALIA.
Despite the deep affection for Jamaican music in this country, the 2016 WOMADelaide lineup lacks any Caribbean artists. That should be remedied in 2017 by booking Ken Boothe.
Mr Boothe is fit and healthy and his voice has never been better.
He has good management. He wants
to tour Australia. WOMADelaide (in
partnership with Byron Bay Blues Fest?) can make it happen if they want to.
Let us honour and respect this great vintage Jamaican artist in person.
Updates
March 27, 2016
I am currently reaching out to the festival organizers to present the case for bringing Ken Boothe to our stages. Post the link to this petition on your Facebook page to show them the demand is real. Email the festival offices today to let them know we expect Jamaican legends in next year's lineup.
March 27, 2016
The momentum behind this campaign shows just how ready Australia is to see Ken Boothe perform live. Post this link to your Facebook timeline and tag the WOMADelaide official page to turn this pressure into a booking.
Reached 100 supporters
March 27, 2016
74 Comments
Hey Kyen Boooottt, Australia, particularly Melbourne is now the ska and rocksteady capital of the world. Come and bask in the wondrous vibes, the wonderful musicians and the knowledgable audiences. Don't take my word for it, ask your friend and ours Stranger Cole. He keeps coming. What keeps you from coming? Huh? Rustybone Check out these bands in Melbourne town Melbourne Ska Orchestra Shanty Town Ska Vendors The Moon Hops Johnny Longshot Here Here's Plus the Two Tone bands: It's a healthy scene...
Please, please bring this icon of music out to Australia while he is still fit and healthy!
Legend, never been to womadelaid, but I'll be there if Ken Boothe is performing!
The man is a legend and in this country I'm convinced will find an appreciative audience for his body of work.
Ken Boothe, some people say You're No Good because you won't come to Australia. I say to them "I Don't Want To See You Cry", but they say "My Heart is Gone! I know it sounds silly, but life without Ken Boothe hurts like The Girl I Left Behind". Please Ken Boothe, we want you, we need you. Do me one favour and come sing just one Sweet Song For My Baby and everyone else's baby. Other singers have tried to fool us, they say "This Is Rocksteady", but deep down we all know. We need Mr Rocksteady, Run Coming Back- to come running down to track to me, and everyone else in this country. Please Mr Boothe!
WOMADelaide is a marvellous event, the only thing that drags me down south! But it's been a few years now ... we all need this legend!!
Please tour Australia
Please please please!!!
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Hey Kyen Boooottt, Australia, particularly Melbourne is now the ska and rocksteady capital of the world. Come and bask in the wondrous vibes, the wonderful musicians and the knowledgable audiences. Don't take my word for it, ask your friend and ours Stranger Cole. He keeps coming. What keeps you from coming? Huh? Rustybone Check out these bands in Melbourne town Melbourne Ska Orchestra Shanty Town Ska Vendors The Moon Hops Johnny Longshot Here Here's Plus the Two Tone bands: It's a healthy scene...