Rhoda Dakar began her career with the 2 Tone movement, as lead vocalist with all-female band the Bodysnatchers. Their first single, Do Rocksteady, b/w Ruder Than You, written by Rhoda and Gaz Rockin Blues Mayall, took them into the charts and onto Top of the Pops. She went on to guest with the Specials, both live and on record. The Boiler, a tale of date rape, much played by John Peel, was recorded with a version of the Special AKA. A later incarnation recorded the In The Studio album, from which came the acclaimed single Free Nelson Mandela.
Rhoda and Nick (Welsh) originally worked out an acoustic set for the 3 Men + Black '25 years of 2 Tone' tour. Two years later, they are playing together regularly as an acoustic duo, or with Nick’s band, Skaville UK. Their live set is filled with great new songs and the best of the old, together with the sparkling humour that is such a feature of their stage partnership.
Rhoda's first solo album entitled, 'Cleaning In Another Woman's Kitchen', was released in November 2007. Her new album, together with Nick Welsh, 'Back To The Garage', influenced by The Stooges, The New York Dolls, The Pistols and The Pretenders, is a nod to the music that made 2Tone possible. Available now!
"...a collection of spirited, ... punchy and provocative garage rock." Gavin Martin, The Daily Mirror
the new song on the town with madness is pure class the best male and female singers on one track wot more could anyone ask for keep up the great work rhoda cheers corny.
Hey you!!! Just wanted to check in, I haven't for a while so now seemed like a good time...I hope you are well and life is good. Just wanted to let you know I have been listening to "Back To The Garage" loads...and I still say "Let Me Go" is one of my favourate songs of all time and on my Desert Island Disc list...Take care and I hope to see you soon...
I enjoyed some of Madstock, Rhoda, but it was partially ruined by loads of pick pockets.
Good to see you on stage for On The Town and Madness (can't remember Night Boat!).
On The Town's a cracking tune and would make a great single. I suppose if it was a hit they'd have to drag you all over the place for gigs! I don't know if you'd see that as a good or bad thing.
madstock was absolutely brilliant tonight 'when you came on you lit up the show, you must of enjoyed your self as you were smiling and laughing so much.Take care Tom.
Got my copy of 'Back to the Garage'yet again another fantastic peice of work,fresh new material thats got to be heard,get your copy now! you will be sorry to miss out!
