Keith Rowe

The late 60s produced some very fine groups in Jamaica, in particular harmony trios, but also some duos patterned after their American contemporaries, such as the influential southern soul act Sam & Dave. One of those duos coming up at the time were in the Derrick Harriott stable, where Texas Dixon and Keith Rowe - better known as Keith & Tex - scored with some very memorable songs directed by the architect of the rock steady beat, Lyn Taitt with The Jets. Hits like ´Tonight´ and particularly ´Stop That Train´ (originally a ska number by The Spanishtonians from a few years previous) are connected to the classics that came out of the short-lived rock steady era. They didn´t exist for many years recording in the Jamaican music business, but definitely left a lasting mark of well crafted and well executed songs. Keith Rowe also did some superb recordings in the mid 70s for Lee Perry at the Black Ark studio, of which ´Groovy Situation´ became a big hit. Keith & Tex still perform together occasionally at revival shows, such as Heineken Star Time in Jamaica. There was also a comeback CD issued in late ´97, produced in Keith's Mixdat studio situated in New Jersey. Keith Rowe remains very active in the business, hosting the "Sounds of the Caribbean" radio show in the New Jersey area.

seven leaves rec.12" - keith Rowe - groovy situation (out of print)

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