Draft:Brian Atkinson Studio One Bassie
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Brian Atkinson
[edit]Brian Atkinson (born 1946) is a Jamaican bassist best known for his work at Studio One in the 1960s, where he helped shape the sound of ska, rocksteady, and early reggae. He was part of the studio’s house bands, including the Soul Brothers, Soul Vendors, and Sound Dimension. Atkinson played on early recordings by Bob Marley & The Wailers, including One Love, Bend Down Low, and Jailhouse (Alt. Rudie), as well as hits by Alton Ellis, Ken Boothe, and The Heptones.
He also recorded with Desmond Dekker & The Aces on 007 (Shanty Town) and Israelites, and with American singer Johnny Nash on Hold Me Tight, Cupid, and I Can See Clearly Now.
After migrating to Canada in the 1970s, Atkinson continued performing with Jamaican musicians such as Jackie Mittoo, Joe Isaacs, and Lynn Taitt.
Selected recordings
[edit]- One Love – Bob Marley & The Wailers
- 007 (Shanty Town) – Desmond Dekker & The Aces
- Israelites – Desmond Dekker & The Aces
- Hold Me Tight – Johnny Nash
- I Can See Clearly Now – Johnny Nash
References
[edit]- The Music Diaries: The Musicians Behind the Hits, The Jamaica Gleaner, 8 July 2018.
- AllMusic – Brian Atkinson Credits.
- Studio One Story, Soul Jazz Records (documentary).
- Katz, David. Solid Foundation: An Oral History of Reggae. Bloomsbury, 2003.