By Barry VOne day Bob said today is 'studio day' and four of us indluding Jah B rode to Joe Gibbs recording studio, off Retirement Road. I knew this studio because prior to Ardenne High School, I atteneded St. Stevens College, an all age private school in the same area. I had never been allowed inside. This time I was .
There I first met reggae bassist Family Man. If my mind serves me well, guitarist Chinna Smith was also there that day. I did not play on that session but was a keen observer. I was 16 years old! Of course what one might not understand is that Kingston is a small place and the music community was even smaller. It's all about word of mouth.
I also remember on that day at Joe Gibbs studio, Family Man and Chinna Smith tuning up the guitars in preparation for the work to be done. Also there was a person that was playing around on the piano. Next thing I know Bob says 'Come off a dat youth!'.....Have you ever seen a dog retreat with it's tail between it's legs? Wow!
