Inner Circle | |
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&sq=Envato&lang=en&file=File:Inner_Circle_(1976).png) Inner Circle in 1976 | |
| Background information | |
| Also known as | The Inner Circle Band The Bad Boys of Reggae |
| Origin | Kingston, Jamaica |
| Genres | Reggae, reggae fusion |
| Years active | 1968–1980, 1981–1982, 1986–present |
| Labels | Trojan, Capitol, Island, RAS, Atlantic, Big Beat, VP, Shanachie, Soundbwoy Entertainment |
| Members | Ian Lewis Roger Lewis Bernard "Touter" Harvey Lancelot Hall Trevor "Skatta" Bonnick Andre Philips |
| Past members | Michael "Ibo" Cooper Stephen "Cat" Coore William "Bunny Rugs" Clarke William Stewart Irvin "Carrot" Jarrett Milton "Prilly" Hamilton Charles Farquharson Calvin McKenzie Funky Brown Jacob Miller Ed Elizalde Joe Ortiz Lester Adderley Norman Grant Mark Castro Rick Hunt Anthony "Junior" Douglas Calton Coffie Dave Gonzales Kris Bentley Jr. Jazz Michael Sterling |
| Audio sample | |
Inner Circle – Bad Boys | |
| Website | badboysofreggae |
Inner Circle, also known as The Inner Circle Band or The Bad Boys of Reggae, are a Jamaican reggae band formed in Kingston in 1968. The band first backed The Chosen Few in the early 1970s before joining with successful solo artist Jacob Miller and releasing a string of records. This era of the band ended with Miller's death in a car crash in 1980.
The group reformed in 1986. During this period, they released several international hit singles, including "Sweat (A La La La La Long)" and "Bad Boys", which later became the theme to the American television show COPS. The group continued to record and tour thereafter.
Brothers Ian and Roger Lewis have remained the group's consistent members, playing bass and guitar, respectively. Other long-term members include keyboardist Bernard "Touter" Harvey, a member since 1973, and drummer Lancelot Hall, who joined during their 1986 reformation. The band's lineup is completed by singer Trevor "Skatta" Bonnick and lead guitarist Andre Philips.