Boil Up
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Reggae band Boil Up were Gary Clarkson (rhythm guitar, vocals), Brian McMillan (lead guitar), Eric McLeod (bass), Mark Kington (sax) and Stu Armstrong (drums). They are considered by some to be the band that lead to the revival of roots music in the 2000s.
Gary Clarkson had previously cofounded Dry Riser (reputedly Hamilton's first reggae band) and has later ended up in Cosmic Ska Child. Mark Kington was formerly a staple member of King Biscuit. Stu Armstrong was also of Bwa da Riddim. Brian McMillan went on to form Cornerstone Roots.
Releases
- Karmagetit appears on the 1995 compilation The Fridge
- Getting There and Earth Right appear on the 1996 compilation Ska-otea-roa: a Kiwi Ska and Reggae Sampler
- Borne On The Backs appears on the 1996 compilation BURN
