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Black Slate - Live at the Rainbow 1981 #BlackSlate #UKTour #roots #50PlusAlbumTour #LegendaryBand

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I am pleased to be able to share some old footage of Black Slate from 1981 after completing our first major UK tour that finished in London at the Finsbury Park, Rainbow Theatre. It was a very special time for us, as it marked a period of major success in the UK, Europe, and the world market with our Roots Rock Reggae Music. Please take a moment to watch, look, and enjoy this rare footage of Black Slate. 🎥 This is a glimpse into a pivotal moment in our career, and we are grateful to have these memories preserved. #BlackSlate #ReggaeMusic #ThrowbackThursday #MusicLegends #VintageFootage #1980sMusic #UKTour #FinsburyParkRainbowTheatre #RootsRockReggae We hope this footage brings back some fond memories for our fans and gives a glimpse into the history of our music. Thank you for your continued support throughout the years. We couldn't have achieved this success without all of you. Let's keep the reggae spirit alive! We're proud to say that the essence and quality of our performances are still on an excellent level. Now with two generations in the band, with Brightly's on lead vocals Gaven Creary, original drummer Desmond Mahoney, original guitarist Chris Hanson, and original keyboard player Anthony Brightly. We're currently touring our album "50+" and we can't wait to share it with all of you. Thank you for your continued support, and we hope to see you at one of our upcoming shows. Watch, listen, and enjoy. #BlackSlate #UKTour #MusicIsLife #50PlusAlbumTour #LegendaryBand 🎶

About Black Slate

Black Slate are a British reggae band, formed in 1974. They toured around London and backed Jamaican musicians such as Dennis Brown, Delroy Wilson, and Ken Boothe when they played in the UK. They toured the UK in their own right for the first time in 1978, and released four albums between 1979 and 1985.

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Added 18 Oct 2026



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