Member Since: 4/23/2006
Band Website: idlers.ca
Band Members: Mark - Trumpet n' Vox, Chris - Drums, Paul - The Chickas n' Vox, Tom - Bass, Susan and Chris- Saxamafone, Lukeular Pawer - Keys, Craig - The Changs n' Vox, Kurtis - Perc, John Duff- Trombone
Influences: The Idlers take much of their inspiration from the Roots Reggae music of the mid 1970's. Staying true to the conscious voice of Roots Reggae, the Idlers lyrics speak of the human condition, discussing issues of war, capitialism, social and personal struggle.
Musically, the Idlers are hard-hitting, relentlessly pushing the genre to its limits, cultivating a sound that combines Reggae, Ska and Dub, with seasonings of African and Cletic grooves.
Specifically, the Idlers are influenced by Burning Spear, The Congos, The Upsetters, Desmond Dekker, Prince Buster, The Gladiators, Culture, Steel Pulse, The Clash, The English Beat, The Skatalites, Bob Marley, Peter Tosh, Max Romeo, U-Roy, Lee Sratch Perry, and King Tubby.
Sounds Like: nobody but the Idlers
Type of Label: None