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From classic roots to the beats of a Dance-Hall style, The Elements are pumping out the reggae rhythms stronger than ever. A flavorful Louisiana roux of cultural influences is the gumbo that makes The Elements one of Louisiana's premiere reggae bands. The Elements are a truly diverse group put together with members hailing from the southern parishes of Louisiana, the Caribbean, the British Isles, and Latin America. Each member bringing to the mix his own musical influences such as Jazz, Soca, Latin, Rock, R&B, and The Blues. These cultural and musical influences simmer in a Louisiana melting pot that produces a unique Elements style of reggae music. Since 1983, The Elements have been soaking up the reggae vibes performing with and backing up some of the biggest names in reggae music. The Elements have shared the stage with Steel Pulse, Third World, U-Roy, Yellow Man, The Wailers, and many other reggae greats. Jamming together for over a decade has molded the unique sounds of The Elements into one of the most rootsy of the classic dubs in reggae music today. The Elements truly love playing and promoting reggae music, and are dedicated in that pursuit. Their experience, along with the cultural and musical diversity they hold, make them a positive force in the local and national reggae arena. It is The Elements' credo to instill in all people an awareness of reggae's important role in the enrichment and development of the human spirit! BIG UPS
The Elements have had many musical influences over the years and we just wanted to take this time and talk about one of them…Peter Tosh! Born Winston Hubert McIntosh, The man who would later be called Peter Tosh was born on October 9th, 1944 and grew up in the Kingston, Jamaica slum of Trenchtown. A militant, well-read, trailblazing and sometimes bitter Rastafarian, his persona has been called the “Malcolm X” in reflection to his former band mate Bob Marley’s “Martin Luther King, Jr.” Although his short-fuse temper usually kept him in trouble, earning him the nickname Stepping Razor, he began to sing and learn guitar at a young age, inspired by the American stations he could pick up on his radio. In the early 1960’s he met Bob Marley and Bunny Livingston and taught Bob to play the guitar. In 1962 he was the driving force behind the trio’s formation of the Wailing Wailers. McIntosh began recording under the name Peter Tosh,, and released his solo debut, “Legalize It”, in 1976 on CBS Records. The next year he released “Equal Rights” in 1977. His lyric “I don’t want no peace, I want equal rights and justice!” would become a rallying cry for the world’s downtrodden masses. “Bush Doctor” (1978), “Mystic Man” (1979) and “Wanted: Dread or Alive” followed. He was awarded the Grammy for Best Reggae Performance in 1987 for “No Nuclear War”. Tosh was in the beginning of an entire restructuring of his career when, shortly after the release of his 1987 album, “No Nuclear War”, Tosh was murdered at his own home during a burglary. He died on September 11, 1987. For his successful and sometime controversial contributions to Reggae music we give Peter Tosh “Big Ups” here at www.elements.org!!! |
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