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R.I.P Joe Gibbs (Born Joel Gibson)

picoandsepulvedapicoandsepulveda 1,026 Posts
edited February 2008 in Strut Central
One off my fav record producers. Responsible for a lot of the releases on Amalgamated records. Quite possibly one of the best reggae labels of the late sixties. he died at age 65. which i think is way too young to go.R.I.P Joe Gibbs!

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  • ariel_calmerariel_calmer 3,762 Posts
    For real??? I'll have to do an african dub spin-off tonight RIP
  • picoandsepulvedapicoandsepulveda 1,026 Posts
    VP RECORDS SENDS THEIR CONDOLENCES TO JOE GIBBS??? FAMILY AND FRIENDS



    VP Records sends its sincerest condolences for one of the greatest losses in reggae history. The legendary producer Joe Gibbs (born Joel A. Gibson) has passed away at the age of 65.



    This influential man behind and in front of the boards was a major pioneering force from the late ???60s, early ???70s rock steady/roots era to the early ???80s dancehall era, known for his seminal releases such as, ???Two Sevens Clash??? by Culture, ???Someone Loves You Honey??? by J.C. Lodge, as well as his influential four chapter African Dub Series.



    VP Records President Chris Chin expresses, ???We want to take this time to remember a truly pivotal producer in the reggae business. Our prayers go out to his loved ones. His spirit and music will live on. ???



    Joe Gibbs, and the late Errol Thompson, have an exclusive worldwide agreement with VP Records vintage imprint, 17 North Parade, to re-release his complete catalog, including the Barrington Levy Collection (Apr. 26th), Joe Gibbs Reggae Anthology (May 2008) and many more.



    17 North Parade (VP Records) A&R Fidel Luna states, "The legendary Joe Gibbs to me is one of the most humble, straightforward and pleasant people I have ever encountered in the music business. His contributions to Reggae as a hit-making producer and distributor are truly second to none."



    Sirius Satellite???s Reggae Rhythms channel will air his last interview on Sunday, March 2nd when they debut their new weekly series ???Sunday Classics???.



    Rest in peace Joe Gibbs.
  • SoulOnIceSoulOnIce 13,027 Posts
    Countless classic productions.

    R.I.P.
  • dayday 9,611 Posts
    Damn. That's terrible. I just wrote something about him the other day.

    R.I.P.
  • hogginthefogghogginthefogg 6,098 Posts
    Wow, that's terrible. A true legend.

    "You want to sell my records?"
  • DJPrestigeDJPrestige 1,710 Posts
    R.I.P. this is sad.
  • motown67motown67 4,513 Posts
    He put out some great records, and I love that comp. that Day posted.
  • troublemantroubleman 1,928 Posts
    a true legend. He will be missed. R.I.P.
  • troublemantroubleman 1,928 Posts
    For real??? I'll have to do an african dub spin-off tonight RIP

    I'm spinning chapter 2 right now.
  • cpeetzcpeetz 2,112 Posts
    Bummer!
    Joe Gibbs was the man, one of my favorites.
  • Jonny_PaycheckJonny_Paycheck 17,825 Posts
    RIP. Gibbs was a true pioneer.
  • DocMcCoyDocMcCoy "Go and laugh in your own country!" 5,917 Posts
    This is a shame. Records like "Two Sevens Clash" and "African Dub Chapter 3" were amongst the first roots reggae joints I really got into as a teenager. I've been bumping that Pressure Sounds "No Bones For The Dog" compilation quite a bit recently, too - back in the day, the title cut was a favourite selection of mine on the jukebox at the legendary Liverpool punk hangout Eric's, so Joe Gibbs was part of the soundtrack to my adolescence. RIP.
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