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Basil Gabbidon
Born	29 October 1955
Origin	Buff Bay, Jamaica
Genres	Reggae
Occupations	Band Leader
Instruments	Guitar
Years active	35
Labels	RunCum Music
Associated acts	Steel Pulse
Members
Paul Beckford, Colin Gabbidon, Faisal X, Ann Marie Chambers, Candi Gabbidon
Past members
Too many to mention
Notable instruments
Lead Guitar from Steel Pulse Days

Basil Gabbidon (born Basil Glendon Gabbidon, 29 October 1955, Buff Bay, Jamaica) is a guitarist / vocalist, and a founding member of the reggae band Steel Pulse.^[1]

Gabbidon lives in Birmingham, England, and is currently touring a new album Reggae Rockz^[2] featuring Paul Beckford (bass guitar), Colin Gabbidon (drums), Faisal x (keyboards), Sonia Clarke (vocals), Anne Marie Chambers (vocals), Candi Gabbidon (vocals) and various other sessions players. Pencilled in for Glastonbury Festival in 2010 as well as other major fesivals across the globe the band recently played the Glade Festival, Irie Vibes Festival, Flyover Show^[3] as well as a residency at the prestigious West Bromwich venue The Public.

Currently putting new management in place this is a band that has been building up a head of steam for some time now. Due to release several singles in 2010 as well as engaging in major cultural tours.

References

^ Barrow, Steve; Peter Dalton, Jonathan Buckley (1997). Reggae: the rough guide. Rough Guides. p. 333. ISBN 978-1-85828-247-3.
^ "Get ready to rock". Birmingham Evening Mail. 11 August 2004. http://icbirmingham.icnetwork.co.uk/0100news/mail/tm_objectid=14520221&method=full&siteid=50002&headline=get-ready-to-rock-name_page.html. Retrieved 4 February 2010.
^ "Crossover sounds under the flyover". Coventry Telegraph. 30 May 2008. http://www.coventrytelegraph.net/whats-on-coventry-warwickshire/music-news/2008/05/30/crossover-sounds-under-the-flyover-92746-20998147/. Retrieved 4 February 2010.

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Name	Gabbidon, Basil
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Short description	Jamaican guitarist and vocalist
Date of birth	29 October 1955
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