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Errol Bonnick goes solo
Friday, July 03, 2009
Recognised as the lead singer for talented reggae band, Live Wyya, Errol Bonnick is now pursuing a solo career.
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| Bonnick. on his path of creating a repertoire of upbeat and uplifting Lovers Rock, Roots Reggae |
This charismatic Rasta rebel says he is "moving with the spirit of the conquering lion on his path of creating a repertoire of upbeat and uplifting Lovers Rock, Roots Reggae".
And while he acknowledges that there will be obstacles, the singer is prepared for anything that comes his way. Already he is in production mode and spending time in the studio working on putting out songs that he hopes will be embraced by his fans.
Errol Bonnick started his musical journey in Kingston at age 17, inspired by his brother Trevor Bonnick, former lead vocalist for the group Blood Fire Posse. Errol was then introduced to Glen Browne from the great Browne brothers - a family of musicians, song writers and producers - who quickly noticed his talent and signed him up as lead vocalist for a group called KRU (Knowledge, Respect and Unity). The group consisted of seven people, including Robert 'Dubwise' Browne, now guitarist for famous artistes like Shaggy and reggae group Morgan Heritage; and Richard Shams Browne, now one of Jamaica's top dancehall producers.
Errol moved on to perform in cabaret for a number of years across the north and west coast of Jamaica. He was then headhunted by Live Wyya to be their lead vocalist. Since then, the group has won a range of awards and accolades including Jamaica's Irie FM 2003 Big Break Competition, and still is the only group to win that competition. They won the 2004 JFM awards twice for best Show Band and Best Backing Band; competed against 16 of the Island's top bands and won the Global Battle Of The Bands competition in November 2005 to go on to further compete at London's Astoria Centre in December 2005.
As Ambassadors for Jamaica, the Caribbean, Reggae and Rastafari, Live Wyya competed against 24 bands across the world in a musical showdown emerging in a fantastic eigth position. After compiling their album, Solid Meditation, the group toured the world with the cool ruler Gregory Isaacs.
Totally focused on his solo career, Bonnick says he is ready to make a positive and indelible impression on the world.
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