Burning Spear music has been traveling the radio stations and venues for several decades. Every year they release hit albums and successful tours. He's born in St. Ann, Jamaica under the name of Winston Rodney. A lot of his music is influenced by famous musician Bob Marley and political activist Marcus Garvey.
Marley helped Rodney get into the reggae music industry after meeting in 1969 with Clement Dodd, and suggested to start off at Clement Dodd's studio called One Label. Rodney, along with his bass singer, auditioned for Mr. Dodd and recorded their first single called "Door Peep". For this single they were accompanied by Delroy Hinds, a tenor, turning it into a trio.
The three of them recorded some more great singles for Mr. Dodd's label, as well as two albums prior to going to work together with the famed Jack Ruby during 1975. "Marcus Garvey", the first of the recordings with Mr. Ruby was released first as just a single, which gave them a hit. Following that was the single "Slavery Days". After these successes, the trio, accompanied by The Black Disciples, worked together in 1976 on a third album called "Marcus Garvey".
With the hit of this new record, the label Island Records offered the trio a deal for their album, which was going to expand the areas of release. Rodney wanted to start his own label after experiencing lack of control of the tracks with Island, who made some changes to some of songs. In 1976 he decided to part ways from Ruby, Willington and Hinds. After the separation, he began to go by the name fans know today.
That year Rodney also performed on stage in London with the members of the Aswad as his back-band in a show in the amazing Rainbow Theater which was completely sold out. This performance was also recorded and then released as a Live record. Aswad participated on the next album he released, called "Social Living" in 1978, which featured the great Rico Rodriguez and Sly Dunbar.
In 1980 Rodney finally left Island Records to set up Spear Label, to sign with EMI records. Their first record was "Hail H. I. M.", which was recorded at Marley's studio Tuff Gong, and co-produced by Aston Barrett. In 1982 Rodney worked with Heartbeat Records and produced a series of hit albums which included his first Grammy nomination in 1985 for the album titled "Resistance". In the early 90's, Rodney went back to Island records, where he recorded two more albums and then went back to Heartbeat.
Around the mid 90's he started at Burning Music Production company and moved to Queens, NY in America. With this company, he was able to handle his bookings himself. In 2002, he moved with his wife, Sonia Rodney to restart Burning Spear Records.
Rodney still tours and has released many live albums. He got his first Grammy in 2000 with the album "Calling Rastafari" and his second in 2009 with the album "Jah is Real". Burning Spear music portrays honesty by peace and love, which happens to go according to his political and religious messages. Fans all over the world support and recognize this man for his great efforts in the music industry as well as the role he plays in society.
Marley helped Rodney get into the reggae music industry after meeting in 1969 with Clement Dodd, and suggested to start off at Clement Dodd's studio called One Label. Rodney, along with his bass singer, auditioned for Mr. Dodd and recorded their first single called "Door Peep". For this single they were accompanied by Delroy Hinds, a tenor, turning it into a trio.
The three of them recorded some more great singles for Mr. Dodd's label, as well as two albums prior to going to work together with the famed Jack Ruby during 1975. "Marcus Garvey", the first of the recordings with Mr. Ruby was released first as just a single, which gave them a hit. Following that was the single "Slavery Days". After these successes, the trio, accompanied by The Black Disciples, worked together in 1976 on a third album called "Marcus Garvey".
With the hit of this new record, the label Island Records offered the trio a deal for their album, which was going to expand the areas of release. Rodney wanted to start his own label after experiencing lack of control of the tracks with Island, who made some changes to some of songs. In 1976 he decided to part ways from Ruby, Willington and Hinds. After the separation, he began to go by the name fans know today.
That year Rodney also performed on stage in London with the members of the Aswad as his back-band in a show in the amazing Rainbow Theater which was completely sold out. This performance was also recorded and then released as a Live record. Aswad participated on the next album he released, called "Social Living" in 1978, which featured the great Rico Rodriguez and Sly Dunbar.
In 1980 Rodney finally left Island Records to set up Spear Label, to sign with EMI records. Their first record was "Hail H. I. M.", which was recorded at Marley's studio Tuff Gong, and co-produced by Aston Barrett. In 1982 Rodney worked with Heartbeat Records and produced a series of hit albums which included his first Grammy nomination in 1985 for the album titled "Resistance". In the early 90's, Rodney went back to Island records, where he recorded two more albums and then went back to Heartbeat.
Around the mid 90's he started at Burning Music Production company and moved to Queens, NY in America. With this company, he was able to handle his bookings himself. In 2002, he moved with his wife, Sonia Rodney to restart Burning Spear Records.
Rodney still tours and has released many live albums. He got his first Grammy in 2000 with the album "Calling Rastafari" and his second in 2009 with the album "Jah is Real". Burning Spear music portrays honesty by peace and love, which happens to go according to his political and religious messages. Fans all over the world support and recognize this man for his great efforts in the music industry as well as the role he plays in society.
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