The survival of the steel band in Britain today owes a lot to the introduction of steel bands in schools. In1969, Gerald Forsyth, a steel band musician, pan tuner and musical arranger,approached Islington Green School in North London, with a proposal to set up a steel band in the school. The success of this venture saw more steel bands appearing in schools and Forsyth was appointed to the post of special Instrumental Organiser, to oversee the development of steel bands in Inner London (ILEA) schools.
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Another Invaders man.Ellie in the US ,Forsythe in Britain.Cliff Alexis at Illinois University.INVADERS the band that was the "avant garde" of the pan movement in the early years.Hats off to Forsythe.
"POWER TO YOU GERALD FORSYTH"......NUF RESPECT!!!