David Rudder
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| David Rudder | |
|---|---|
| Born | May 6, 1953 |
| Origin | Belmont, Trinidad and Tobago |
| Genre(s) | Calypso, Soca |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, Singer, producer, Song-writer |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals, Guitar |
| Years active | 1977–present |
| Website | www.davidrudder.co.tt |
David Michael Rudder (b. May 6, 1953, Belmont, Trinidad and Tobago) is one of the top calypsonians of all times. In 1977 he joined Charlie's Roots, one of the top bands in Trinidad and Tobago. He spent many years as one of the vocalists with the band. In 1986 he burst into prominence with his album The Hammer which produced two big hits, The Hammer (a tribute to the late pannist Rudolph Charles) and Bahia Girl. This was followed in 1987 with Calypso Music, a brilliant encapsulation of the history of calypso. In 1988 Rudder released his best album to date, Haiti which included the title track, a tribute to the glory and suffering of Haiti, Engine Room, which captures the energy of the steelband, and Rally 'Round the West Indies which has become the anthem of West Indies cricket.
In 2008, David Rudder did a Soca collaboration with fellow Trinidadian Machel Montano, Oil and Music on Machel's 2008 album, Flame on.
[edit] External links
- David Rudder's Official Website
- David Rudder's Official Myspace Profile
- Rhythm and Class Struggle The Calypsoes of David Rudder - Joy Mahabir, Jouvert 6(3). 2002.
