Maxi Priest

Maxi Priest

Born: June 10, 1961
in Lewisham, London, England, UK

Movies for Maxi Priest...

Studio 17: The Lost Reggae Tapes
Title: Studio 17: The Lost Reggae Tapes
Character: Self
Released: October 18, 2019
Type: Movie
A newly discovered treasure trove of tapes from Studio 17, or Randy's located in downtown Kingston Jamaica, is the starting point for this remarkable story about a Chinese Jamaican family who helped create the music we now know as reggae.
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The Story of Lovers Rock
Title: The Story of Lovers Rock
Character: Self
Released: September 30, 2011
Type: Movie
In the 70s and 80s Britain was rife with racial tension and police harassment particularly against black British youths. These youths were the rebel generation who were also searching for an identity. They created a music - a sub genre of reggae known as Lovers Rock. This music became a global brand through artists like UB40 and Maxi Priest. The music brought a level of intimacy between young people that was unique. It was also 'girl power' music that empowered a generation of young women. Through comedy, live performance, dance, interviews and archive the film takes you back to an untold era of British cultural, music and political history.
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Title: Oxford Road Show
Released: January 16, 1981
Type: TV
Oxford Road Show was a pop music magazine show broadcast on BBC2 from the BBC's New Broadcasting House, Oxford Road, Manchester between 1981 and 1985. The show featured music, pop music news and competitions. Later it was known as "ORS 84" and "ORS 85". The show was presented as addressing issues for young adults by young adults. Many bands and artists popular at the time performed on the show including The Cure, Spandau Ballet, Duran Duran, Simple Minds Marillion and The Smiths. The show had several presenters including Peter Powell, Jackie Spreckley, Janice Long, Timmy Mallett, Richard Witts, Rob Rohrer and Victoria Studd. The show was later parodied as "Nozin' Aroun'" in the first episode of The Young Ones.
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Earth Voice Concert 1992
Title: Earth Voice Concert 1992
Character: Self
Released: December 31, 1969
Type: Movie
A concert in Japan in May of 1992