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David Madden

b. 1943

Jamaican musician

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About David Madden

Born 1943. David Madden is a Jamaican singer and songwriter.

David Madden (born 1943) is a Jamaican trumpeter known for his solo recordings and as a member of Zap Pow, as well as playing on records of Bob Marley and many other great reggae artists.

Biography

David Madden has been around for many years in the Jamaican music business – composing, arranging, singing, and playing the trumpet. He has recorded with artists such as Bob Marley & the Wailers, Ernest Ranglin, Freddie McGregor, Jimmy Cliff, Burning Spear,

Madden teamed with saxophonist Cedric "Im" Brooks as the duo Im and David to record for producer Coxsone Dodd at the famous Studio One.

Discography

EP Pon de Internet (2013), LMS 4 Good Measure (2014) – LMS Nice We Met (2015)

Albums Cyber Charged Ska (2000) – LMS Reggae Horn 1969–83 – Early David Madden (2008) – LMS Long Live Reggae Music (2008) – LMS Horny Reggae Horn – The Best of David Madden (2009) – LMS Luv – Hold U 4 Ever (2010), LMS Biography (2010), LMS Wow! Www.Ska (2010), LMS

Singles Fast Lane Slow (Fast Lane) (2011), LMS Digital Sound (Fast Lane Digital) (2011), LMS

Im & Dave Money Maker (1970) Coxsone (sometimes credited to Various Artists)

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Important facts

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Education
Alpha Boys' School

People in David Madden's life

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Contemporaries

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Frequently asked questions

Who is David Madden?

Jamaican musician

When was David Madden born?

David Madden was born on 7 December 1943 in Kingston.

What is David Madden's occupation?

David Madden is a singer and songwriter.

What nationality is David Madden?

David Madden is Jamaican.

Sources & further reading

Β· Wikipedia: David Madden

Β· Wikidata: Q16106332

Β· DBpedia: David Madden (musician)

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