Basement 5
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Basement 5 was a reggae band from London influenced by punk founded in 1978. Its vocalist was Winston Fergus then Don Letts and in 1979 Dennis Morris, a photographer. The drums were finally played by Richard Dudanski who had played in Public Image Ltd. before. The songs reflected the situation of young people in Great Britain in the era of Margaret Thatcher: youth unemployment, strikes, racism, and the poverty of the working class. The band split up in 1980.
- Silicon Chip / B-Side Chip Butty, 10" (1980), Island WIP 6614
- In Dub, LP (1980), Island 801 958
- Last white christmas / Paranoia, 12" (1980), Island 801 999
- 1965-1980, LP (1980), Island 203 275