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■Rockers-The Making of Reggae’s Most Iconic Film■

Rockers, a film set in the Jamaican reggae scene of the late 1970s, quickly became a cult favorite among music fans and moviegoers alike. Ted Bafaloukos, the director of “Rockers,” has received much praise for his work on the film, but the fact that he was also an accomplished writer and undercover photographer is often overlooked.Bafaloukos wrote this vivid autobiography in 2005, and in 2016 He passed away.

In addition to the fascinating story of the “making of” The Rockers by Bafaloukos, the book also tells the story of a family of sailors who emigrated to Greece, settled in New York, and eventually moved to the Velvet Underground, Robert Frank, Jessica Lange, Philippe “Man on Wire” Petit and others. But there is a twist to this 1970s New York story. Buffaloukos fell in love with reggae at a time when it was still just an underground element of Jamaican culture. His experiences in New York ultimately led to the photography for Rockers. The photographs are acclaimed for their portrayal of Kingston’s late 70s music scene, along with its unique style, mentality, and fashion.

The director’s intense experiences in Jamaica and New York from ’75 to ’78 include a shootout at his first reggae concert in Brooklyn, the director’s bizarre arrest on suspicion of being a CIA operative, paranoia at Bob Marley’s mansion, the musician-turned-actor’s ” The contents of the scorching story include “rude-boy” behavior and, of course, sympathetic and highly descriptive recollections of the music that first brought the Buffalucos into Jamaican music and culture.

A rare collection of photographs taken during the film’s conception, script, and production capture the zeitgeist and bring the book to life. The stills from the film taken by Bafaloukos form the visual and cinematic backbone of the book, faithfully representing the wonderful people, styles, and places in vivid color. the text and photographs in Rockers are an important period for reggae music Even seasoned reggae lovers will discover new aspects about Beyond the world of reggae, this new anthology offers an unparalleled snapshot of the highly fantastic and sought-after “Jamaican Cool.

Praise for Rockers.

“How a freelance photographer on a remote Greek island directed the greatest reggae feature film ever made. This beautiful hardcover weaves together a complex and fascinating account of how director Ted Bafaloukos, guided by his sailor father, stumbled upon the Rhode Island School of Design in 1964, revealing in lyrical text and striking photographs. 1975, Ted began filming “Augustus Pablo” and “Burning Spear” in Brooklyn, and his first visit to Jamaica would lead to the concept of a cinematic reggae venture. Things unfolded organically, with Spear drummer Horsemouth in the lead role and Gregory Isaacs, Big Youth, Kidas Eye, and producer Jack Ruby in supporting roles. The production of the film required repeated embraces with local obaas, battles with gunmen, stolen production funds, and test negotiations with Bob Marley, but the end result exceeded the expectations of the Buffalucos themselves.” – MOJO Magazine’s 5-star review

“‘Rockers’ is captivating from start to finish, with warm humor and sharp observations. An excellent writer, Bafaloukos introduces us to Kingston melodica player Augustus Pablo. His excellent studio album King Tubbys Meets Rockers Uptown (1976) provided Bafaloukos with the title for the film. It is a very fascinating book.” – Ian Thomson, from The Times Literary Supplement (UK)

Published: 06/16/2020
Publisher: Gingko Press
Full text in English : 317 pages 230 x 310mm HardCover

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