"Rockers" (1978) captures the reggae scene of Jamaica at the time. The film stars Alpha music graduates Leroy "Horsemouth" Wallace and Richard 'Dirty Harry' Hall. Both play themselves as talented but struggling musicians. When faced with exploitation by a corrupt businessman, Horsemouth recruits his musician friends to help him turn the tables on the unsuspecting villain.
Rockers features a who's who of contemporary Jamaican musicians playing fictionalized versions of themselves. In addition to Horsemouth and Dirty Harry, the film features Gregory Issacs, Jacob Miller, producer Jack Ruby and Burning Spear, to name just a few. Alpha boys Tommy McCook, Bobby Ellis and Leroy Smart as well as Big Youth, Kiddus I and many more who lend their unique sound to an epic movie soundtrack.
the TAKEOVER
Horsemouth and Dirty Harry try to enjoy a night on the town but the music doesn't suit their taste so they "change the mood". Watch what happens next!
Kiddus I - "Graduation In Zion"
Kiddus I recording the song "Graduation in Zion" at Jack Ruby's studio in 1976. Before Rockers, Kiddus I was not known outside the arts and culture community. This scene introduced Kiddus-I to the world as a serious cultural artist and he has never looked back.
