
Acting
Gregory Isaacs
Born — Died
1951-07-15 — 2010-10-25
Place of birth
Kingston, Jamaica, British West Indies (now Kingston, Jamaica)
Known for
Acting
Credits
10 titles
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Gregory Anthony Isaacs (15 July 1951 – 25 October 2010) was a Jamaican reggae musician. Milo Miles, writing in the New York Times, described Isaacs as "the most exquisite vocalist in reggae". His nicknames include Cool Ruler and Lonely Lover. Description above from the Wikipedia article Gregory Isaacs, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia
Known for
5.9Later... with Jools Holland is a contemporary British music television show hosted by Jools Holland.
Later... with Jools Holland
1992
NRThe Tube was an innovative United Kingdom pop/rock music television programme, which ran for five seasons, from 5 November 1982 until 1987. It was produced in Newcastle upon Tyne for Channel 4 by Tyne Tees Television, which had previously produced the similar music show Alright Now and the music-oriented youth show Check it Out for ITV; production of the latter ended in favour of The Tube. The Tube was presented live by hosts including Jools Holland, Paula Yates, Leslie Ash, Muriel Gray, Gary James, Michel Cremona, Nick Laird-Clowes and Mike Everitt. The brand name was relaunched by Channel 4 as an online radio station in November 2006. The show was directed by Gavin Taylor; Geoff Wonfor directed some of the insert videos along with other staff programme director of Tyne Tees Television Martin Cairns. Many other specials were made, including one for the eve of the millennium.
The Tube
1982
This is the 1983 edition of Jamaica’s annual Reggae Sunsplash in Montego Bay, a week-long showcase for some of the greatest names in reggae, ska, funk and dub poetry.
Cool Runnings: The Reggae Movie
1986
7.2Horsemouth, a drummer living in a ghetto of Kingston, plans to make money selling records. After his prized motorcycle is stolen, his plans fall through and he's forced to adapt.
Rockers
1979
5.0An archive celebration of great reggae performances filmed in the BBC Studios, drawn from programmes such as The Old Grey Whistle Test, Top of the Pops and Later... with Jools Holland, and featuring the likes of Bob Marley and the Wailers, Gregory Isaacs, Desmond Dekker, Burning Spear, Althea and Donna, Dennis Brown, Buju Banton and many more.
Reggae at the BBC
2011
7.0A powerful portrait of the leaders of the reggae music Movement, and how Reggae has become a worldwide phenomenon. The film showcases performances by the best Reggae and Dance Hall artists ever assembled. From their native ghetto to international fame, "Made in Jamaica" is the story of the artists who represent the Jamaican Dream.
Made in Jamaica
2006
Film credits
2000s · 3 titles
7.0A powerful portrait of the leaders of the reggae music Movement, and how Reggae has become a worldwide phenomenon. The film showcases performances by the best Reggae and Dance Hall artists ever assembled. From their native ghetto to international fame, "Made in Jamaica" is the story of the artists who represent the Jamaican Dream.
Made in Jamaica
2006
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Gregory Isaacs - Live in San Francisco
2003
Fans of the hot rhythms, cool vibe, and often outrageous lyrics of dancehall reggae will revel in this video, which captures a number of top dancehall MC's in action. Dancehall MC's features performances from Beenie Man, Gregory Isaacs, Snow, Baby Wayne, Leroy Smart, Ninjaman, Snagga Puss, and more.
Dancehall MC's
2001
1980s · 3 titles
This is the 1983 edition of Jamaica’s annual Reggae Sunsplash in Montego Bay, a week-long showcase for some of the greatest names in reggae, ska, funk and dub poetry.
Cool Runnings: The Reggae Movie
1986
Gregory Isaacs performs at the Brixton Academy, London, England.
Gregory Isaacs - Live at the Brixton Academy
1984
5.3Vignettes portraying the Rastafarians in Jamaica feature the 1981 funeral of musician Bob Marley.
Land of Look Behind
1982
Series credits
5.9Later... with Jools Holland is a contemporary British music television show hosted by Jools Holland.
Later... with Jools Holland
1992
NRThe Tube was an innovative United Kingdom pop/rock music television programme, which ran for five seasons, from 5 November 1982 until 1987. It was produced in Newcastle upon Tyne for Channel 4 by Tyne Tees Television, which had previously produced the similar music show Alright Now and the music-oriented youth show Check it Out for ITV; production of the latter ended in favour of The Tube. The Tube was presented live by hosts including Jools Holland, Paula Yates, Leslie Ash, Muriel Gray, Gary James, Michel Cremona, Nick Laird-Clowes and Mike Everitt. The brand name was relaunched by Channel 4 as an online radio station in November 2006. The show was directed by Gavin Taylor; Geoff Wonfor directed some of the insert videos along with other staff programme director of Tyne Tees Television Martin Cairns. Many other specials were made, including one for the eve of the millennium.
The Tube
1982
