ArtistInfo

African Head Charge

Band, GB
Reggae and Electronic
A.k.a. Bonji Lyanbinghi Noah Noah House Of Dread

Experimental/tribal percussion act with a heavy dub and 'world' music slant led by percussionist Bonjo Iyabinghi Noah. Has had various members since forming in 1981 but Bonjo I has been a constant feature. Most of the actual music in the early days was written by Adrian Sherwood and the band was basically a vehicle for his more experimental side for the then fledgling On-U Sound label. However, as the band developed throughout the 80's, Bonjo's role became more prominent. By the time of the 5th album, the classic 'Songs Of Praise', he was vocalist as well as main multi-percussion instrumentalist. He also became the primary songwriter. Despite this other writers also became involved, most notably Skip McDonald of Tackhead. African Head Charge (with an ever changing line-up) are active to this day and do live shows throughout the world.

Members

	Bruce Smith dr, perc GB
	Bonjo Iyabinghi Noah perc, voc GH
	Eskimo Fox dr JM
	Nick Plytas key, voc GB
	George Oban b
	Perry Melius dr GB
	Sonny Akpan perc, cng GB
	Wayne Nunes b, eb GB
	Tony "Zap" Edmunds key
	Andy Moses djm, perc
	Mus'come dr
	Bernard Alexander g, key *1949 US
	Tony Phillips voc, b