Garth Dennis
Garth Dennis is an original member of the Trenchtown musical fraternity in Kingston Jamaica, the birthplace of reggae music, a founding member of the Black Uhuru and a former member of the Wailing Souls. Garth has work in the entertainment industry for some 30 years now. He is brother to Joan Dennis, a/k/a, ‘Joey’ of the famed Ska duo ‘Andy & Joey’ which was responsible for the 1960s monster hit ’ You are Wondering Now.’ Another of her many hits ’ Dont Cry Over Me’ is also featured on the CD, Wailers & Friends. Garth is also related to Joe Higgs, and is father to the California-based band ‘Reggae Rock.’
Garth has worked with other musical performers such as Joe Higgs, Delroy Wilson, Stranger Jah Cole, Alton Ellis back in Trenchtown Jamaica where the legendary Wailers also formed.
In the early 70’s Garth Dennis, Derrick ‘Duckie’ Simpson, Don Carlos began the first recording on what would become the famed Black Uhuru.
Garth then left the band only to find himself in the equally famed band the Wailing Souls.
Garth Dennis, is an accomplished singer, song-writer, arranger and producer who has performed extensively in North America, Canada, South America, Brazil, Agentina, and across Europe, including France, Spain, Italy, Holland, Germany, Austria, Finland and England. He also performed at the 1996 Olympic Village in Atlanta, U.S.A.
Garth Dennis has received numerous awards and recognition from the entertainment industry. 4 Grammy nominations in the Reggae Music Category (1990, 1991, 1993 and 1994) from the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences, ‘The Diamond Award of Excellence’ from the International Association of African-American Music; NARAS; Keys to the City of Boston; and, a Certificate of Merit from Washington, D.C. His proudest moment came when children from the Hopi Nation, Native Americans, in Arizona, presented him with poetry and pictures, in celebration of his music. His video ’ Tip of the Iceberg’ which dealt with the 1992 Los Angeles Riot and featured international Rapper Ice T, also won numerous awards from the industry. Today, he continues his mission to unite all cultures, especially the African race, through music. His favorite artists include the Wailers, Impressions, Beatles, and Joe Higgs. One Love!
