Solo artist, singer, songwriter and bassist from Dominica Brian “Rocket” Rock is set to to launch a new CD.
The talented multi-instrumentalist has named the CD ‘Hang in there’ and it is expected to be launched in May, according to the artiste’s Facebook page.
The CD is heavily influenced by Aswad, Third World, Steel Pulse and Bob Marley which is evidenced in the heavy bass lines and drums, horns and harmonies.
The artiste promises to have listeners of the CD ‘singing, dancing and humming along to the Reggae and Caribbean beats.’
“Rocket” emerged on the US reggae scene in the ’70’s as a bassist and vocalist for the New York based band, Moja Nya. After Moja Nya, he has been fronting the very popular Chicago based band, Gizzae for the last 20 years.
His expertise has given him the opportunity to work with the likes of Bruce Springsteen, Rolling Stones, Judy Mowatt, Culture, among others.
“Rocket” grew up in Roseau where at a very early age he began playing on any instrument he could lay his hands on. He moved to the United States in the early ’70’s where he joined Moja Nya.
He is quoted as saying, ““I am at peace when I’m performing. Music is in my blood – There’s no way for I to stop it from flowing.”
Dominica News Online will follow developments on the release of the CD and will publish information as it becomes available.
Click link for Rocket’s Facebook page. LINK
See Rocket’s “We can win” video below.
Very unique sound, Brian. This brings back memories of the “Four Corners” song and “National Dread Anthem” song released by “Swingin’ Stars”
in the late 70’s. I am now looking at Brian’s photo on the album.He was like a Justin Beiber among the older members.
We hope to see “Gizzae” at the World Creole Music Festival.That current CD,”We Can Win” by Brian promises to be a winner.
Hey Brian do you still play at Jimmy’s in Denver? I hear you and Eddie used to kill dat club representing D/a, fans spill into the sidewalk every nite back in the days:-)
Yesss….Big tune tune tune tune
Is this Stretchers on guitar stage right??
Yes that is stretchers on the Guitar. He is a wonderful guitarist.
The two Ethopians in the band played with Ziggy Marley at the time that won the Grammy awards. You can check out the bands website at Gizzae.com
Also we have Frankie (Trinidad) who played the trombone for Exile One, for many years. He is fantastic.
Sounding nice.Big up.
Real conscious vibes. sound like stel pulse
IRIE— NEEDED THAT LIFT ON A RAINY DAY- MANY THANKS FOR SO MANY YEARS OF BEAUTIFUL MUSIC AND FRIENDSHIP
He is the best and so, so humble. Always has an encouraging word and congrats to his fellow Musicians. Brian has been around for a long time and those of you who remember, he also sang with Swinging stars of Dominica, lead singer at a very young age (17yrs). Brian, his brother, Cedric Rock and friends like Julie Mourilon, Vivian Wallace and a few others were members of band called Wooden Stools. We would stay all day at his parent’s home, jamming all day. The good old days.
Happy to see you doing good my friend. Keep it up. I am looking forward to getting a CD.
Congrats Bro, once he is into the Leaugue of Acts like the Stones and the Bruce “Boss Springfield you cant say much…he surely met the Best indeed..
The Lendgendary Stones is a class Act saw them back in 97 in FL, indeed wicked..Mick and Keith are Masters indeed…
Keep it going Bro, you made me feel proud being around the Best…..Higher Ground..
Most folks don’t it ,but he was the original vocalist for the great Exile One when they first got together.
….way to go Rocket….nice sound and positive vibes. DA is surely proud. Hope to see you at the WCMF soon….
Good song Brain,am so happy to see My people making it out there in the Big world of music..Jah Bless my People Nuff Luv Dominicans…
Say what! crystal clean and clear. This is what I can listen to not the wonwon, yeah yeah, fat pumpsie majee and nudity that has replaced music.
Congrats my brotha, it would be nice to see you in NYC area and Dominca!
Wow this is nice music!
Hey Brian do you still play at the Wild Hare in Chicago ?
Wild Hare shut down
Wild hare will be opened again in May…Look out.
Brian love the music, last time i saw your show was in D.C, you must come Perform in DA . Blessings
That is if the WCMF commity gives him a chance to, from what I see they prefer to give all the money to outside artist like Morgan Heritage, Sean Paul. Marshall Montana etc.rather than give to their own Musicians from DA. At one point I enjoyed the WCMF, but now I think its pure. The organizer need to do better or get rid of them. The line up is horrible. I know people who used to come from other island who came for the french (creole)music especially and when you get there after paying all this money, you have to sit and listen to Marshall Montana. They decided not to come back. In the days of Eddie Toulon, that was a Creole festival, didn’t mind some reggae and local bands,but now it is hopeless. St lucians , Guadeloupeans and Martiniquans, who were the main patronisers, we hardly see them anymore. We need to re vamp this thing.
And I second that I don’t know what they doing these days
That’s what we call music. We bring every magi in WCF. We got top reggae artist like Rocket and Fingees. Why not bring them. One love to I brethren and fellow classmate….A true musician. Congratulations Rocket.
Rockets my brother you done know how it go, always a pleasure to hear you.
i have been saying it and i will say lt again, we have enough international artist from DA out there that need to showcase their talent on Dominica’s big stage WCMF, and it would cost less.
Bring home the prodigal sons in music to grace the land.
Big UPS Brian; nice work.
clean and sweet
This man is very good. He has strong, clean and clear vocals and its almost difficult to be a lead singer and bassist.
Do your thing my brother..good luck on your CD
not only difficult.it’s an exploit as they say in french.
i heard just a few notes and i can guarantee you it’s great.DA has talent.continue the works Brian
Great News!!!!!!!!!! Congratulations, Rocket…you are a legend… you need to be @ WCMF 2012…keep it up… loving the music, classic stuff!!!!!!
weedies, woodenstools!!!!
congaulation
Yes Brian. Sounding good. We are still waiting for Gizzae at the WCMF and when you are done playing in DA stop in Baltimore. We are waiting…
Sweet music