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The Overtakers

Live and direct from Westmoreland Parish, Jamaica

About Me

The Overtakers are Ruben Brooks, Ruth Brooks and LeRoy Williams. They come toyou live and direct straight up from Jamaica. Born in 1950, Ruben Brooks grew up inKingston, Jamaica with the legends of reggae. He drew inspiration from the samesituation that inspired popular Reggae Music recorded in the 1960s and 70s. BobMarley, Jimmy Cliff, Lee Scratch Perry, each whom Ruben knew personally in hisyouth, encouraged him on his path towards a musical career.Their instrumentation is mento. Ruben's songs are all original. With Ruth Brooks'rhythm and distinct harmonies along with Leroy Williams' rich and percussive basstones and vocals, The Overtakers music is distinctive, authentic and moving.The Overtakers carry on with a unique opportunity to innovate modern music. Theymay have never have been heard outside Jamaica, their music is undiluted by pop musicindustry. But now with their fusion with American band CX-1, who draws it'sinfluence from Jazz, Bluegrass and World music, the collaboration with The Overtakerscreates a new sound with deep roots and ripe fruits. The Overtakers work with Eco-conscious record label Tree Leaf Records in Atlanta, GA. ..~CHECK THIS OUT~, Here is a link to purchace The Overtakers original Jamaican recording, 'Pon Scenic Isle... BUY ONLINERESPECT, Everytime!

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 2/6/2006
Band Website: theovertakers.com
Band Members: Ruben Brooks: Songwriter, Guitar player and Vocalist. Ruth Brooks: Singer and Percussionist. Leroy (Rat) Williams: Singer and Rumba Box player (Bass tones).
Influences: True Jamaican Roots Culture. Reggae Ambassadors ..1822
Sounds Like: Jamaican Roots Music.
Record Label: Tree Leaf Records Atlanta, GA
Type of Label: Major

My Blog

Come to Jamaica!

An invitation to all our friends, family and fans: Come to Jamaica!  We live in Negril where there are beautiful beaches, and gorgeous cliffs that drop into the clear, blue Carribean Sea.  W...
Posted by The Overtakers on Sun, 03 Dec 2006 11:36:00 PST

Bluegrasstafari Tour Gallery Part Two

John Specker and Ruben Brooks Grassroots Festival Shakori Hills, NCEmerald Lounge, Asheville, NC George, Andy, Tia Big Ups to Chalwa and Deep Roots Sound System Asheville, NCScramble Campbell pai...
Posted by The Overtakers on Sun, 03 Dec 2006 11:28:00 PST

Bluegrasstafari Tour @006 Photo Gallery

BLUEGRASSTAFARI TOUR 2006YWCA Asheville, NC ONE LOVE! Jeb, Tia and Tara Magnolia Fest  Nelson Ledges Quarry, Ohio WHRW Binghamton, NY with Ras CharlesThanks and Big Ups to everyone who helped us ...
Posted by The Overtakers on Sat, 02 Dec 2006 03:55:00 PST