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Tazy Phyllipz' landmark radio show "The Ska Parade," which helped
launch the success of Sublime, No Doubt, Reel Big Fish, The Aquabats,
and 3rd Wave Ska!); has been promoting and championing ska bands for three (count ‘em!) whole decades!

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(celebrating 30 yrs - based in OC, CA) -> new episodes air Sun. 8p Pacific / 11p Eastern
(w/ encore rebroadcast Wed. 2p PT / 5p ET / 10p UK) on www.DirtyRadio.fm (Commercial Alternative)!

🌟 BOO! NEW EPISODE #417 AIRS NOW! (^started at 8p PT / 11p ET) on www.DirtyRadio.fm
10/26/2026

🌟 BOO! NEW EPISODE #417 AIRS NOW! (^started at 8p PT / 11p ET) on www.DirtyRadio.fm

10/25/2026

DERRICK HARRIOTT (1939-2026)

Today, October 24, 2026, Jamaican music has lost one of its most elegant and visionary giants: Derrick Harriott, who passed away at the age of 87.

In the early 60s, the music business in Kingston was ruthless. Singers were routinely exploited by heavy-handed producers like Coxsone Dodd or Duke Reid, receiving mere shillings for recording hits that generated fortunes. But Derrick Harriott, armed with one of the most seductive falsettos on the island, understood that true power lay in owning the master tapes.

Harriott became one of the first Jamaican artists to make the bold leap into independent production, founding his own imprint, Crystal Records. Not only did he gift us definitive and melancholic Rocksteady anthems as a solo singer (with gems like "The Loser" and "Solomon"), but his sharp ear as a producer was responsible for capturing true masterpieces of the era. He was the man behind the mixing desk for the eternal "Stop That Train" by the duo Keith & Tex, and shaped formidable instrumental tracks leading his studio band, The Crystalites.

While many artists of his generation unfortunately ended up broke, Derrick Harriott smartly managed his catalog and opened his own legendary record shop, the Derrick Harriott Music Store in Twin Gates Plaza, managing his own legacy right up to his final days.

Today we bid farewell to a foundational legend who not only sang with his soul, but taught an entire generation that a Jamaican artist could also be the absolute master of his own destiny and his music.

10/25/2026

I am deeply saddened by the passing of Derrick Harriott, OD, a true pioneer of Jamaican music.

From The Jiving Juniors to his Crystal label, Derrick helped shape Ska, Rocksteady and early Reggae. Hits such as “The Loser,” “I Care” and “Born to Love You” remain classics, while his productions for artistes such as Dennis Brown helped define an era.

Through his music and his record store, he nurtured talent and helped preserve our rich musical heritage.

His Order of Distinction was well deserved.

I extend heartfelt condolences to his family, friends and the entire music fraternity.

Walk good, Derrick. Your genius lives on.

10/23/2026

Bottom of the Hill won’t close after all. The longtime San Francisco music club has been sold to a new owner and will reopen in 2027 after a short closure for upgrades.

10/21/2026

The Offspring guitarist Kevin “Noodles” Wasserman has announced that he will be stepping away from live performances for a while due to a “sudden and fairly serious health issue.”

In a statement, Noodles said the rest of the band has been supportive and will continue performing in his absence. He also expressed hope of returning to the stage sooner rather than later.

“Until then, I will miss all of you with all of my heart,” he added.

"It is with deep sadness that I have to announce that I need to step away from live performances for a while to deal with a sudden and fairly serious health issue.

The rest of the band has my back, is super supportive, and will keep rocking you all in my absence. I hope to be back on stage sooner rather than later. Until then, I will miss all of you with all of my heart.

Thanks for keeping me in your thoughts.
I really appreciate it.

- Noodles"

📷 Federica Burelli

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