ArtistInfo

Crack Of Dawn

Band, JM
R&B/Soul

Crack Of Dawn were an R&B/funk outfit who were quite popular in the live dance clubs. The band was formed in Kingston, Jamaica by natives Grant Gabriel, Trevor Daley, Rupert Harvey, Mark Smith & Alvin Jones. Grant Gabriel’s sister, Jackie, originally sang for the group. They relocated from Jamaica to Toronto, Ontario in the mid-70's. In 1975 the band attracted interest from Columbia Records and were the first Canadian black band to ever sign with a major label. Another version of Crack of Dawn emerged in 1981 under the leadership of Dwight Gabriels who recorded a new album called 'Horizons' at Kensington Sound. They were only able to get the album released in Europe. Jackie Gabriel (vocals) Grant Gabriel Rupert Harvey (rhythm guitar) Trevor Daley (trombone) Mark Smith (bass) Alvin Jones (saxophone, flute) Dwight Gabriel (trumpet) Glenn Ricketts (vocals) Carl Harvey (guitar) Jacek Sobotta (keyboards) Carl Otway (drums) Andre King (bass; replaced Smith) George Flint (bass, guitar, vocals; 1981) James McGee (lead vocals; 1981) Douglas Buchanan (keyboards; 1981)

Members

	Carl Harvey g, b, voc JM
	Glen Ricketts voc, bvoc
	Carl Otway dr, bvoc
	Rupert Harvey g, voc
	Dwight Gabriel tr
	Trevor Daley tb, bvoc
	Mark Smith b CA
	Jacek Sobotta key, syn
	James McGee voc
	George Flint g, b