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Up next were the “Bad Boys of Reggae,” Inner

Circle. The band was founded by brothers Ian and

Roger Lewis in 1968. Once again, I didn’t

remember any of their tunes until they started

playing. My favorites were “Mr. Boombastic,” A

shaggy cover, but sung with an R&B feel. And of

course, their biggest hit, “Bad Boys,” their song

that was used for the theme in the hit TV show

“Cops” and all the “Bad Boy” movies with Will

Smith and Martin Lawrence.

This is a band that plays exciting live shows with

a blend of pop and reggae tunes. They have

shared the stage with pop and rock greats like

Peter Gabriel and Elton John at several of the

largest music festivals on the globe. Some say

they are among the most influential and legendary

bands of all time, while others claim they have

subtly contributed rhythms to some of the best

reggae hits.