NEW VIDEO: Bunny Rugs’ Last Interview on @OnstageTV


BGIn respect to Third World’s Bunny Rugs’ recent passing, Winford Williams played his last Interview from 2012 with the singer. Here they spoke about Rugs’ projects including a new album that was in the works, his single “Land We Love“, Jamaica celebrating 50 years and his thoughts on the island, Third World, his solo career, and Reggae music and its global impact. Great interview and we see how passionate Bunny Rugs was about his music and Jamaica. Rest In Peace to a great man and long live Third World! Check out the video below and share your thoughts in the comments section.

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OLDIES SUNDAY: @ThirdWorldBand – 1865 (96 Degrees In The Shade) (1977)


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After a long hiatus, Oldies Sunday is back!

Today’s Oldies Sunday entry comes from the Reggae Band, Third World. Titled “1865 (96 Degrees In The Shade)“, this was a single of their 2nd album of the same name which was released in 1977 on Island Records. In the song they sing about the Morant Bay Riots of 1865 which resulted in the death of 400 blacks during the riot and 350 more through hangings which included National Heroes Paul Bogle and George William Gordon. The line “96 Degrees In The Shade” suggests the temperature on that day, real hot!

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