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3 unusual facts about Dave and Ansell Collins


Dave and Ansell Collins

In 2012, they reunited for several live shows including a performance at the Notting Hill Carnival.

In 1986, Ansell Collins appeared as one of Ernest Reed's (Jimmy Cliff) back-up musicians in the reggae-themed comedy film, Club Paradise.

Double Barrel

"Double Barrel" is a popular reggae single by Dave and Ansell Collins, peppered with the repeated declaration "I am the magnificent W-O-O-O !" or variants thereof.


Chuck Cleaver

Cleaver grew up in Clarksville, Ohio, the son of a factory worker who had very eclectic musical tastes ranging from Manu Dibango to Dave and Ansell Collins.


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