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Cherry
Rock found his love in writing music, and vocalizing the message to awaken
ones’ consciousness. He started singing in Sunday school in
Kingston, Jamaica
at 12 years old and later became a member of a church choir. This
grassroots foundation lead him to back up vocals, and ultimately to his
solo career. Three years after his church experience he was introduced to
reggae music by Leroy Sibbles who was
instrumental in guiding his career. He was part of the harmony on many of Sibbles’
hit songs of that era.
Cherry
Rock was introduced to Mr. Clement “Coxsone”Dodd of Studio One Label
by Sibbles, and he recorded his first song, Please be True followed
by Double –
Minded
Man. He also made his hit song I am the Ruler. “Rock”
collaborated with Leroy Sibbles on songs like Love Me Girl, and Falling
in Love. Ever on his musical path, he became a member of a group
called, Carlton
and The Shoes, and another called Little Roy, and Ian Rock, and recorded,
Never Give Your Heart Away Prophecy, and many more songs.
One of his most memorable moments is when he performed alongside the
Honorable Robert Nesta Marley for the 12 Tribes of Israel stage show at
Tuff Gong in Jamaica. He has performed on various other venues such as the
National Arena with artists like Dennis Brown, Freddie McGregor, Judy
Mowatt just to name a few. His latest album entitled Original Natty
Dread, is sure to uplift, and inspire music listeners worldwide.
As
a Twelve Tribes of Israel member, and vocal artist, he continues to
deliver songs of love, and unity on various shows, and has a feature song
on Showcase Volume 1, which is on the Orthodox Muzik label. Cherry
Rock along with Jahziel Naphtali bring Orthodox Music to the forefront, as
they co-host the first of its kind in radio-land, Orthodox Showcase's own
radio show on WRTN, 93.5 FM 2:00am-3:00am Friday mornings.
Featured on the Shine Your Light compilation CD, are two tunes by Cherry
Rock called Real Raw Roots, and Sacred Minds, under the
Orthodox Muzik label -which is set to be released in the Fall,
2005.
May the spirit of Our Lord, and Savior JESUS CHRIST continue to inspire
Cherry Rock to deliver conscious, and cultural music to all nations,
kindred, and tongues. Peace be
within thy walls, and prosperity within the palaces.JAH
Bless. |
