Steel Pulse | |
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Background information | |
Origin | Birmingham, England |
Genres | Roots reggae |
Years active | 1975–present |
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Past members | See former members |
Website | steelpulse |
Steel Pulse are a roots reggae band from the Handsworth area of Birmingham, England. They originally formed at Handsworth Wood Boys School, and were composed of David Hinds (lead vocals, guitar), Basil Gabbidon (lead guitar, vocals), and Ronald McQueen (bass); along with Basil's brother Colin briefly on drums and Mykaell Riley (vocals, percussion). Steel Pulse were the first non-Jamaican act to win the Grammy Award for Best Reggae Album.[1] Collectively the band has won one Grammy award with nine nominations.[2]