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Rootwater
Rootwater formed in London with Owen Campbell handling vocals and guitar. The band's sound pulled from reggae, soul, and jazz, and they built an audience...
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Rootwater formed in London with Owen Campbell handling vocals and guitar. The band's sound pulled from reggae, soul, and jazz, and they built an audience playing small venues and open mics around the city.
Their 1999 album "Born Again" gave them wider recognition. The title track became a staple, and the record led to tours and collaborations with artists like Shaggy and John Martyn. They followed it with albums like "Live and Direct" in 2001 and "Earthsong" in 2004.
The lineup included Mark Selway on bass and Dan Gumbley on drums. Their shows were known for being energetic and groove-heavy, though some of their spiritual and political lyrics sparked debate at the time.
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