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David Rudder Birth name David Michael Rudder Born May 6, 1953 Origin Belmont, Trinidad and Tobago Genres Calypso, Soca Occupations Musician, Singer, producer, Song-writer Instruments Vocals, Guitar Years active 1977–present Labels Sire/Warner Bros. Records (1986–1989) Website www.davidmichaelrudder.com David Michael Rudder (born May 6, 1953, Belmont, Trinidad and Tobago) is a calypsonian from Trinidad.
Career
David Rudder is one of the top calypsonians of all time. 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 captured the energy of the steel band; and "Rally 'Round the West Indies," which became 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 2007 album Flame on.
Discography
Year Album Peak positions U.S. top 200 UK 2001 " The Autobiography of The Now - - 2000 Zero - - 1998 International Chantuelle - - 1998 Beloved - - 1996 Wrapped in Plain Brown Paper - - 1995 Tales From A Strange Land - - 1995 Gilded Collection - Volume 1 - - 1994 Lyrics Man - - 1993 Here Comes The West Indies - - External links
- David Rudder's Official Web Site
- David Rudder's Official MySpace Page
- Rhythm and Class Struggle The Calypsos of David Rudder—Joy Mahabir, Jouvert 6(3). 2002.
Categories:- Calypsonians
- Trinidad and Tobago musicians
- Canadian people of Trinidad and Tobago descent
- 1953 births
- Living people
- Sire Records artists
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