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Third World Biography

The Jamaican reggae band Third World was established in 1973 in by founding members Michael “Ibo” Cooper and Stephen “Cat” Coore recruited Milton “Prilly” Hamilton, Richard Daley, Carl Barovier, and Irvin “Carrot” Jarrett to round out Third World’s initial lineup. Third World made its debut in 1974, releasing the self-produced single “Railroad Track” and performing throughout Kingtson in various nightdlubs and hotels.

Third World quickly caught the attention of Island Records and begn touring alongside the Wailers. In 1976, Third World released a self-titled debut album, but it was another few years before the band experienced it’s biggest breakthrough with a cover of the classic “Now That We Found Love” (originally recorded by the O’Jays.) Since then, Third World has released dozens of successful albums and singles, and the group continues to perform and record with the current lineup of: Coore, Daley, Tony “Ruption” Williams, Norris “Noriega” Webb, Maurice Gregory, and AJ Brown.

Most recently, Third World completed a 40^th anniversary tour and was recognized at the Jamaica Jazz and Blues festival with a Lifetime Achievement Award. Third World’s most recent release is the album Under the Magic sun, which arrived in the summer of 2014.