Ibo Cooper
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Ibo Cooper is one of the founding members of the reggae band Third World, whose albums include 96° In The Shade (Island Records, 1977), Journey to Addis (Island Records, 1978), Rock The World (CBS, 1981), You’ve Got the Power (CBS, 1982), Sense of Purpose (CBS, 1985) and Serious Business (CBS, 1989). Among the band’s hit singles are “Forbidden Love,” “Reggae Ambassador,” “Now That We Found Love,” “Jah Glory,” “Talk To Me,” “Irie Ites” and “Cool Meditation.” Before forming Third World he was a member of another influential reggae band, Inner Circle. His list of musical collaborators includes Stevie Wonder, Bob Marley and Philly Soul legends Gamble & Huff. Mr. Cooper is currently the Head of the Popular Music Studies department at the Edna Manley College of the Visual and Performing Arts in Kingston, Jamaica. Program: Peter Tosh — Still Firm @ 60 |
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