Bamboo Club

The Bamboo Club, 1966‒1977. The home of ska, reggae and blue beat. Created by Tony and Lalel Bullimore. Bob Marley, Ben E. King, Desmond Dekker, Percy Sledge and Jimmy Cliff played here.

The Bamboo Club, established in 1966 by Tony and Lalel Bullimore in London's East End, was a key venue for ska, reggae, and bluebeat music during the 1960s and 1970s. It is significant for hosting influential artists such as Bob Marley, Jimmy Cliff, and Desmond Dekker, helping to popularise Caribbean music in the UK.