Lynn Taitt (R.I.P.) tribute special – January 20th podcast
Roots Rock Rebel
Wednesday, January 20, 2010
10pm-12am
CKUT, 90.3FM, Montreal!
On January 20th, 2010, we received the sad news that legendary guitarist Lynn Taitt had passed away at his home just outside of Montreal. Lynn was a foundational artist in reggae music, often credited with creating many of the "bubbling" guitar styles that came to define rocksteady and reggae music. His guitar stylings can be found on many Jamaican classics,including recordings with the Skatalites, the Baba Brooks Band, and hisown band, Lynn Taitt and the Jets. He had been suffering from blood cancer for a few years, so his passing to a better place may come as a relief to some.
I'm happy that Lynn's own voice graced the airwaves on Roots Rock Rebelwhen we had him on for a very memorable interview during Black History Month in February 2007.
To pay tribute to Lynn Taitt on the show this week, we had the one and only Mossman come into the studio to select most of our playlist. Mossman was a good friend and collaborator of Lynn's, so in addition to dropping some beautiful tunes, we chatted a lot about his life. In addition, we had Lorraine Muller of the Kingpins and Les Hand claps come on the phone to talk about Lynn, as they had done a few projects together as well.
We hope you enjoy this week's podcast!
Until next week,Stay rude, stay rebel,RRR crew
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Playlist – January 20, 2010
Lynn Taitt and the Boys – Storm warning
Lynn Taitt and the Baba Brooks band – Magnificent ska
Lynn Taitt and Earnest Ranglin – Felicia
Stranger and Patsy – When I call your name
The Wailers – Nice time
Lloyd and Glen – Rudies give up
Austin Faithful – Cry no more for me
Bob Marley – Burning inside
The Jamaicans – Cool night
Alva Lewis – Revelation
The Inventors – Food of love
Lynn Taitt – Alfred Hitchcock
Delroy Wilson – I want to love you
Delroy Wilson – I was lonely
Scotty – Draw your brakes
Big Youth – Cool breeze
Phyllis Dillon – Perfidia
Derrick Harriott – Do I worry
Dawn Penn – Blue yes blue
Desmond Dekker – 007 (Shanty town)
John Holt – I'm going to wear you to the ball
The Gaylads – It's hard to confess
Romeo and the emotions – I don't want to let you go
Max Romeo – Put me in the mood
The Kingpins – Johnny Rocksteady
The Kingpins – Last train to Expo '67
Prince Buster Allstars – untitled
Lynn Taitt – Stepping up
Prince Buster – All my loving
The Ethiopians – Train to skaville
The Tenors – Cleopatra
John Holt and the Heptones – Let's build our dreams
The Wailers – Pound get a blow
Ken Boothe – Say you
Lynn Taitt and Tommy McCook – Spanish Eyes
