King Yellowman has an incredible history in Reggae music. His upbringing at
the Maxfield Home orphanage in Kingston and being albino in Jamaica were two
obstacles the he overcame and went on to be (at one time) the biggest reggae
artist since Bob Marley.
After winning a talent contest at Tastee Patties in Kingston, Yellow went on
to excite reggae crowds all over Jamaica and the rest of the world with his
boastful and sometimes bodacious lyrics. His ability to ride rhythm and
excite a crowd made Yellow an instant hit in Jamaica. He also began to work
with the Ace Sound System in St. Thomas and drew big crowds at his dancehall
performances. Later in his career, Yellow began to spread out and work for a
number of different producers, sometimes releasing as many as five albums
per year. This led to a recording contract with CBS Records. Yellowman
recorded one album with them before he was diagnosed with jaw cancer and was
given six months to live. This was in 1986. After surgery an extended leave
of absence from the record industry, Yellowman began his comeback with the
song "Blueberry Hill", and his career was re-launched. His first album for
RAS came from producer Phillip 'Fatis' Burrell and was called "Yellow Like
Cheese". Coincidentally this was the start of a long and fruitful
relationship with RAS and Yellowman and also RAS and 'Fatis' and his
exterminator production. Yellowman has always been very professional to work
with and always a respectful and reliable human being. He has managed to
outlive his predicted fate of death and his performances are incredibly
lively as he seems to have an unlimited amount of stage energy. We can only
hope for the best for Yellowman. He has continued his hard work and his
devotion to his family is to be complimented















"NE Sailboat" wrote in message
news:iyJmi.2201$bP4.807@trndny01...
Hello ,, I posted a note here a day or two ago. Asking for info on a
cruise from the Portland, Maine area to
Cape Cod, specifically Provincetown.

It went on as Yellow Man. My computer has more than one email and news
service, I guess.

Well .. first thing you know. Old Basil Rathbone [ aka R Long ] posts
that he has uncovered my
secret identity. Duh? Why is my posting name so important. I don't
know. But Basil thinks it is, I guess.

He then attacks me personally. Why? I have no idea. All I did was post
a note for some info.

Basil feels that this is "his" newsgroup. "He" is in charge.

All I wanted was some informed information. Not a personal lecture from
the newsgroup.

Hope you all are having a grand day.