Artist: Eddy Grant
Genre: Reggae
Eddy Grant is a Guyanese-British musician born in 1948, who first achieved success with the multiracial band The Equals before launching a hugely successful solo career. With The Equals, Grant scored a hit with 'Baby, Come Back.' As a solo artist, Grant pioneered a unique sound blending reggae, pop, rock, and electronic music. His biggest hits included 'Electric Avenue,' 'I Don't Wanna Dance,' and 'Gimme Hope Jo'anna' (an anti-apartheid anthem). Grant built his own studio in Barbados and maintained complete artistic control. His music addressed social and political issues while remaining accessible and danceable. Grant's influence on British reggae and pop fusion is substantial. He continues recording and performing, maintaining his independence and artistic vision. Grant represents Caribbean music's successful fusion with rock and pop, demonstrating that reggae could incorporate electronic and rock elements while maintaining its roots.
Eddy Grant vinyl records (47)
EDDY GRANT Dance Party (1984 UK 2-track 12 vinyl single includes Rock You Good picture sleeve ICET64)
£7.99 used
EDDY GRANT Time To Let Go (1981 UK 12 single also featuring California Style housed in the original Ice die-cut company sleeve. The vinyl is near mint ICET-52)
£7.99 used
EDDY GRANT Walking On Sunshine (1979 UK Ice Records label solid centre 7 vinyl single featuring his summertime classic also including Sunshine Jam. The vinyl remains EX within the plain die-cut paper sleeve GUY27)
£7.99 used
EDDY GRANT Romancing The Stone (1984 UK 12 vinyl single pressed on White/Light Blue marbled vinyl also featuring My Turn To Love You picture sleeve ICET61)
£17.00 used
EDDY GRANT Walking On Sunshine (1979 UK 8-track vinyl LP housed in the original picture sleeve. Includes the superb American version of Walking On Sunshine & the full length version of Living On The Frontline. Picture sleeve. The sleeve shows only light wear & the vinyl is in Near Mint condition
£12.00 used
EDDY GRANT Walking On Sunshine - EX (1979 UK first press 8-track LP including the long versions of Living On The Frontline & The Frontline Symphony glossy picture sleeve. The sleeve shows light wear and the vinyl has little sign of play ICE4) Track Listing: 1. Walking On Sunshine 2. Living On The Frontline 3
£12.00 used
EDDY GRANT Walking On Sunshine (1979 Dutch 8-track LP housed in the original picture sleeve. Includes the superb Walking On Sunshine & the full length version of Living On The Frontline. The sleeve shows minimal wear & the vinyl remains excellent) Track Listing: 1. Walking On Sunshine 2. Living On The Frontline 3
£17.00 used