Roots reggae band formed 1975 in Southall, London, as a backing group to the singer Nicky Thomas. By 1978 Misty In Roots had their own orthodox roots sound with rastafarian lyrics, and started touring as a solo group. They were also a major force in the Rock Against Racism movement. Their first album Live at the Counter Eurovision 79 was recorded live in Belgium. Known songs are 'Ghetto Of The City', 'Mankind', 'Judas Iskariot', 'Follow Fashion', 'Poor And Needy'. 'Dance Hall Babylon', 'Own Them Control Them'. 'Festa'.
These are videos from concerts where Misty In Roots played, so they may be of other bands that played the concert as well.
Glastonbury Festival 1985 Jun 21 - 23, 1985 Pilton, England, United Kingdom Embedded by Brian Lr
Deeply Vale Free Festival 1978 Jul 20 - 25, 1978 Near Bury, England, United Kingdom Embedded by Aesthete
Deeply Vale photographs- The Archive
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