Bass Odyssey

Bass Odyssey is a Jamaican reggae and dancehall sound system group founded in 1989 by Keith Walford.

History

Bass Odyssey was founded in Alexandria, St. Ann, in rural Jamaica. Founder and owner Keith Walford was involved with music from a young age. After graduating from York Castle High in 1976, Walford worked as a vendor and operator of jukeboxes and gaming machines for his father's mechanic business. He played vinyl records and cassettes on his component set at small events such as weddings and birthday parties. In the mid-1980s, the Jamaican sound system scene re-emerged, which led Walford to establish the Bass Odyssey Sound System in 1989. Due to Walford's earlier work as a DJ, the exact founding date is sometimes debated. The transition to a formal sound system initially involved Walford's friend, Bunny Hayle, who served as the first official selector.

Squidgy and Glama G

Bass Odyssey gained popularity for their clashing style during the sound clash era of the early to mid-1990s. Keith moved from his role as selector and MC, handing duties to Tina-One, who was later joined by Glama G. Around 1991, Kevin "Squidgy" Bennett joined the team as a drum machine player. After...

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