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By: Crack of Dawn
Origin: Kingston, Jamaica - Toronto, Ontario
Crack Of Dawn were an R&B/funk outfit who were quite popular in the live dance clubs. The band was formed in Kingston, Jamaica by natives Grant Gabriel, Trevor Daley, Carl Harvey, Rupert Harvey, Mark Smith & Alvin Jones. Grant Gabriel’s sister, Jackie, originally sang for the group. They relocated from Jamaica to Toronto, Ontario in the mid-70's. In 1974 the band attracted interest from Columbia Records of Canada, Ltd.'s head of A&R Bob Gallo and were signed top the label in January 1975, the first Canadian black band to ever sign with a major label.
Jackie Gabriel: vocals
Grant Gabriel
Rupert Harvey: rhythm guitar
Trevor Daley: trombone
Mark Smith: bass
Alvin Jones: saxophone, flute
Dwight Gabriel: trumpet
Glenn Ricketts: vocals
Carl Harvey: guitar
Jacek Sobotta: keyboards
Carl Otway: drums
Produced by Bob Gallo
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