Earth Rocker
Formed in 1975 by Stephen Burke (Papa Burky), born in Huddersfield to Jamaican parents. One of the biggest and most respected sounds in the north of England, with MC Ducky Ranks among its crew.
- Status
- Legacy
- Town
- Huddersfield · map
- Music
- Reggae and dub
Crew
Stephen Burke (Papa Burky, founder) · Ducky Ranks (Donald Senior, MC) · Yellowman (Robert Daley) · Hunter (Brian Chester) · Pumpkin (Errol Allison) · Andy Greaves
Official pages and contacts
Photos
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