The Mighty Rootsmen - The Mighty Rootsmen [CD]

Cat. no: BPF1056CD
Format: CD
Barcode: 5056032397538
Release Date: 25 Jul 2025
Genre: Reggae

The Mighty Rootsmen is a groundbreaking collaboration that brings together reggae legends Toots Hibbert, Gregory Isaacs, Luciano, Michael Rose, and the rhythmic prowess of Sly & Robbie, Mikey Chung, Robbie Lyn, and Sticky Thompson, alongside Zap Pow Horns members David Madden, Calvin 'Bubbles' Cameron, and Glen DaCosta

Brought together by producer Ralph Sall (Paul McCartney, Billy Joel, Cat Stevens) and recorded at the famous Anchor Studios in Jamaica. The album's unique sound comes from the decision to let the musicians' instincts drive the creative process, striking a balance between homage and innovation. Featuring classic tracks from the likes of Tom Petty, The Steve Miller band, The Eagles and Fleetwood Mac. It is produced with a reverence for authenticity and musical mastery. This once- in- a- lifetime project brings together a dream team of Jamaican legends, paying tribute to their artistry and the art of collaboration.

This is Timeless classics with a reggae supergroup. Tracks like "Fly Like an Eagle" showcase Steve Miller's unexpected, soulful guitar work layered over a reggae groove. Meanwhile, Mike Campbell's guitar on "I Won't Back Down" deepen the album's connections to rock royalty. Yet, the project remains frmly rooted in reggae. "My intention was to try to do something that hadn't been done in reggae before by putting these giants of the genre together to make a record that leaves you with good feelings, they're very recognisable as the songs they are but have a distinct reggae feel and stamp." refects Ralph.

The Mighty Rootsmen stands as a tribute to the enduring power of reggae musican album that brings joy, good vibes, and a profound connection to musical history. It's a groundbreaking collaboration, It's a celebration of reggae's iconic artists, seamlessly blending the genre's rich rhythms with rock and soul classics.

Echoes Magazine cover and feature. Reviews in Mojo, Record Collector (plus news piece), Songlines. Further support from Reggaeville, Iggy Magazine, Rhythm Passport
Radio plays on BBC Radio 2, BBC 6 Music, BBC 1Xtra.
DSP playlist support from Spotify, Apple & TIDAL
Group features reggae superstars including Toots Hibbert, Gregory Isaacs, Sly & 
Robbie, Michael Rose, Luciano and others.
The last known recordings by some of these artists.
Includes covers of classic tracks by The Steve Miller Band, Tom Petty, The Eagles & Fleetwood Mac.
Bio/liners, written by David Katz one of the worlds foremost authorities on reggae, dub and dancehall
Key tastemaker support planned - David Katz, Don Letts 

CD Tracks: I Won't Back Down (ft. Mike Campbell) / Love The One You're With / Fly Like An Eagle (ft. Steve Miller) / Peace Train / Take It Easy (ft. Cat Coore) / Drift Away / Summer Breeze / Don't Stop / Sunshine on my Shoulders / Come And Get It