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King Tubby

BBC Radio 1Xtra - 1Xtra Talks with Richie Brave, Gone Too Soon: Series 3, King Tubby

David Rodigan looks at the life of King Tubby and the influence of dub on today's music.

David Rodigan looks back on the life of 'dub originator' King Tubby and at the influence dub has had on today's music.

David Rodigan looks back at the life of the 'Dub Originator', Osborne Ruddock, AKA King Tubby; and the influence his music has on what we listen to today. 

Through talking to his friends and colleagues, we find out how this electrical engineer became the Godfather of Dub. You can also expect to find out about the massive part dub has played in sculpting the dance music scene in the UK. 

With contributions from Bunny 'Striker' Lee, King Jammy, The Mad Professor, DJ Hype, Lemon D and Dillinja, Pinch, Stylo G, Damien Marley and more...

1Xtra Talks with Richie Brave: Gone Too Soon: Series 3

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