What is recorded here
This blue commemorative plaque records: The Bamboo Club (1966-1977) was 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. Awarded by BBC Radio Bristol Recorded plaque organisation: BBC Music, British Plaque Trust.
The Bamboo Club, operational from 1966 to 1977, was a pivotal venue for ska, reggae, and blue beat genres, hosting renowned artists such as Bob Marley, Desmond Dekker, Jimmy Cliff OM, Ben E King, and Percy Sledge, thereby playing a crucial role in the development and popularization of these musical styles.
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