Greg Roberts (musician)
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Greg Roberts is a British rock drummer. He was part of Big Audio Dynamite
, who had a No. 11 UK hit single with 'E=MC2', from 1984–1989.
Roberts went on to form the band Screaming Target in 1991 with ex-B.A.D. members Don Letts
and Leo 'E-Zee Kill' Williams, then started Dreadzone
with Williams and Dan Donovan
, another former B.A.D. member. Dreadzone had a No. 20 hit with 'Little Britain' in 1996.
A self-taught musician, Roberts has said that his experience with Big Audio Dynamite—particularly the band's use of technology (including a drum machine)—enabled him to become a writer and arranger, and also led to him forming Dreadzone.
Greg Roberts has also worked as a session musician.
Big Audio Dynamite
Big Audio Dynamite are a British musical group formed in 1984 by the ex-guitarist and singer of the Clash, Mick Jones. The group are noted for their effective mixture of varied musical styles, incorporating elements of punk rock, dance music, hip hop, reggae, and funk...
, who had a No. 11 UK hit single with 'E=MC2', from 1984–1989.
Roberts went on to form the band Screaming Target in 1991 with ex-B.A.D. members Don Letts
Don Letts
Don Letts is a British film director and musician. He is credited as the man who through his DJing at clubs like The Roxy brought together punk and reggae music.-Biography:...
and Leo 'E-Zee Kill' Williams, then started Dreadzone
Dreadzone
Dreadzone are a British band whose music is an eclectic fusion of dub, reggae, techno, folk and rock. They have so far produced six studio albums and two live albums.-Career:...
with Williams and Dan Donovan
Dan Donovan (keyboardist)
For other people with this name, see Dan Donovan.Daniel "Dan" Donovan is a British keyboardist probably best known for being a member of Big Audio Dynamite. Following a brief stint in 1990 with The Sisters of Mercy he became a founding member of Dreadzone...
, another former B.A.D. member. Dreadzone had a No. 20 hit with 'Little Britain' in 1996.
A self-taught musician, Roberts has said that his experience with Big Audio Dynamite—particularly the band's use of technology (including a drum machine)—enabled him to become a writer and arranger, and also led to him forming Dreadzone.
Greg Roberts has also worked as a session musician.
With Big Audio Dynamite
- This is Big Audio DynamiteThis Is Big Audio Dynamite-Personnel:* Mick Jones - vocals, guitar* Don Letts - sound effects, vocals* Dan Donovan - keyboards, photos* Leo Williams - bass, vocals* Greg Roberts - drums, vocals-Samples used on the album:Medicine Show...
(1985) - No. 10 Upping St. (1986)
- Tighten Up, Vol. 88Tighten Up, Vol. 88-Personnel:* Mick Jones - vocals, guitar, producer* Don Letts - sound effects, vocals* Greg Roberts - drums, vocals* Dan Donovan - keyboards, vocals* Leo 'E-Zee-Kill' Williams - bass, vocals* Flea - Dynamite* Adele - Crew* Josh - Grand Poo-Bah...
(1988) - Megatop PhoenixMegatop Phoenix- Samples :The album makes copious use of sampling from various musical and other sources. Many of the tracks listed are created mainly from samples...
(1989)
With Dreadzone
- 360° (1993, Tristar)
- Little Britain (1995, Virgin RecordsVirgin RecordsVirgin Records is a British record label founded by English entrepreneur Richard Branson, Simon Draper, and Nik Powell in 1972. The company grew to be a worldwide music phenomenon, with platinum performers such as Roy Orbison, Devo, Genesis, Keith Richards, Janet Jackson, Culture Club, Lenny...
) - Second LightSecond LightSecond Light is the second album by the British band Dreadzone. It was released on Virgin Records in 1995...
(1995, Virgin Records) - Zion Youth (1995, Virgin Records)
- Moving On (1997, Virgin Records)
- Biological RadioBiological RadioThe term "Biological Radio" is also used by Russian scientists to mean telepathy.Biological Radio is the third album by the British band Dreadzone, released in 1997 by Virgin Records...
(1997, Virgin Records) - The Radio 1 Sessions (2001, Strange Fruit)
- sound
- Once Upon a timeOnce Upon a Time (Dreadzone album)Once Upon a Time is the fifth studio album by British band Dreadzone. It was released in 2005 on Functional Records.-Track listing:#"First Steps " - 0:57#"King Dub Rock" - 5:28#"Once Upon a Time " - 5:31#"Iron Shirt" - 5:02...
- eye on the horizonEye on the HorizonEye on the Horizon is the sixth studio album by the British band Dreadzone. It was released on 26 April 2010 through Dubwiser records.- Track listing :All tracks written by spencer Graham/ Greg Roberts/ Earl Daley#"Tomorrow Never Comes"#"For A Reason"...