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Rhoda Dakar

1 year

#VersionGirl one month on… No.1 Official Breakthrough Chart No.2 Official Indie Chart No.10 Official Album Chart “The party album of the year” Got yours yet? More vinyl and CDs on the way!! @SundayBestRecs @RunwayArtistsUK @ShureUK 📸 @MarvellousGig

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Rhoda Dakar

@RhodaDakar

7 years

@jjstruthersuk my parents got to 40 before my father died. Here they are in Hampstead, London 1959, with me!

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A note I left for some of my new neighbours - inevitable consequence of gentrification. #reclaimbrixton http://t.co/loLvYrlI5f

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5 years

@Harry__England @joshua_pieters I’m aware people say those things, but I’ve genuinely never heard anyone actually say them before. In public. In front of cameras. Genuinely the most awful, racist tirade I’ve ever witnessed. It’s like I’ve lead a sheltered life. 😷😷😷

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2 years

Interested in #2Tone /Ska? Follow me on the trail of #TheBodysnatchers ! In this episode I reminisce about our appearance on the iconic #TopOfThePops ! 🎤💥🏁 Xx

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2 years

Interested in #2Tone / #Ska ? Follow me on the trail of #TheBodysnatchers ! In this episode I remember being taken to buy my first ever single - My Boy Lollipop!! 🎤💥🏁 Xx

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5 months

#NewProfilePic

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10 months

Today my Mum would've been 102. She had her last birthday at 72, so she's missed a lot of my life. She never met my children, my proudest achievement. From her I inherited my razor tongue and my lovely hands. She was very bright, but lacked education, leaving school at just 14.

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2 months

Coventry?? You’re having a giraffe mate! Londoner, born and bred!!

TROJAN SCOOTER CLUB

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Rhoda Dakar from Coventry

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@RhodaDakar

3 years

Anyone organising a music awards ceremony this year? Then please invite me. Never been to one. Not asking to be nominated, but I have 1 silver and 7 gold albums and released my first single in 1980. No need to pretend you can’t see me anymore!

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7 months

Remembering Roger on his birthday. 📸 @petedunwell (pic no. 2)

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Rhoda Dakar

@RhodaDakar

9 months

Yep!

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@prodnose

1 year

Everything rotten in Britain stems from this period. Everything. Landlord rents. Shit in the rivers. Zero work hours. No British industry. Gas, electric bills through the roof, No affordable housing. All of it.

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22 days

Thanks for all the birthday wishes! X

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@RhodaDakar

8 months

A piece on @FromTheCar2Cov free exhibition at the @barbicanlib on @BBCLondonNews last evening. Featuring me and David Burke. Come on down!

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@RhodaDakar

10 months

My dad - a soldier in the British West Indies Regiment in WW1 and a club owner and musician in London in WW2. They were world wars, though they started in Europe, they drew in so many POC from outside.

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@RhodaDakar

6 months

Londoner born and bred!!

TROJAN SCOOTER CLUB

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Rhoda Dakar from Coventry

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@RhodaDakar

2 years

Sack Clarkson, then prosecute him for hate speech and incitement to violence. Pass it on.

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@RhodaDakar

5 years

My Dad, who served in WW1, British West Indian Regiment, unarmed. He won a Military Medal. He never spoke about it. #NewProfilePic

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Rhoda Dakar

@RhodaDakar

1 year

Thank you!

This Is SKA

@thisisskaradio

1 year

Happy Birthday to @RhodaDakar formerly of The Bodysnatchers and @thespecials AKA. Make sure to check out her brand new album Version Girl, out now. #ska #2tone

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Rhoda Dakar

@RhodaDakar

4 years

Oh no! Toots! My heart goes out to his family and his band. 💔

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@RhodaDakar

2 years

Apparently, it’s 2 Tone Tuesday and also the 42nd anniversary of The Bodysnatchers first single release, Rocksteady. This cover is from our first photoshoot. I still have that coat, that top and those boots!! #hoarder

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Rhoda Dakar

@RhodaDakar

1 year

Thanks for that. I had no idea. 🙄🙄🙄

Gordon Comstock

@PollySissy2

1 year

@RhodaDakar @nikidoog @NorthBankNorman @RevRichardColes @PaulWellerNews J Lydon was the songwriter in the Sex Pistols, a significant punk band.

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@RhodaDakar

4 months

#NewProfilePic with my friend of nearly 50 years, Paul Cook! A fellow Chelsea supporter, he took my son to his first match at Stamford Bridge!

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@RhodaDakar

2 years

Thanks for your comedy genius! And the opening to my radio show #porkpieandmashup ! Ladies and gentlemen, Ruth Madoc has left the building. 😢

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Rhoda Dakar

@RhodaDakar

8 months

Never seen this before!

Nik D

@nikidoog

8 months

The Bodysnatchers performing at Hammersmith Palais, London 17 March 1980. Photo by David Corio 🏁🏁 @NewWaveAndPunk @Punkasfuck1965

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Rhoda Dakar

@RhodaDakar

3 years

So sorry to hear of Astro’s passing! A tremendous performer! My condolences to his family and friends.

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@RhodaDakar

10 months

Remember these guys, Chuka and Dubem Okonkwo, dubbed the Rudeboy Twins back at the start of 2Tone? I bumped into them at the @BarbicanCentre , but when I suggested they had been Rudies, they insisted they had always been Mods! Btw, new single here:

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Rhoda Dakar

@RhodaDakar

4 years

Thirty-one years ago today Nelson Mandela walked free for the first time in 27 years.

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@RhodaDakar

2 years

On the trail of #TheBodysnatchers ! At the spiritual home of my mates @MadnessNews ... the legendary @DublinCastle in Camden Town! 🎤🍻

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@RhodaDakar

8 months

Someone’s just sent me a pic (me in my nightie) from hols in 1979. Before sunscreen, when we used lard, apparently! 😂

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@RhodaDakar

5 years

#RIPRankinRoger

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Rhoda Dakar

@RhodaDakar

4 months

A lifetime ago!

Nik D

@nikidoog

4 months

1st May 1981 The Specials Rainbow Theatre London @RhodaDakar @TTYears @thespecials2 🏁🏁

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Rhoda Dakar

@RhodaDakar

2 months

Me and Suggs at House Of Fun Weekender in the noughties! #NewProfilePic

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@RhodaDakar

2 years

🏁👣On this episode of 'On The Trail Of The Bodysnatchers' I visit the former home of legendary Brixton music venue the Ram Jam Club. The legacy of clubs like this paved the way for multiculturalism and 2Tone! 🪩🎤

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Rhoda Dakar

@RhodaDakar

2 years

Merry Christmas to all! X

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@RhodaDakar

4 years

My Dad, who fought in WW1 as part of the British West Indian Regiment and was awarded the Military Medal. #RemembranceDay2020 #NewProfilePic

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@RhodaDakar

3 years

I went swimming today for the first time in 5 years. It’s not entirely because of my new @soulcapofficial , but being able to easily get ALL MY HAIR in a swimming cap for the FIRST TIME EVER was transformational! How come it’s taken this long??

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Rhoda Dakar

@RhodaDakar

1 month

Yeah, that’s me, bottom left!! #wedontneedthisfascistgroovethang

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Rhoda Dakar

@RhodaDakar

3 years

NYE 1979 #thebodysnatchers were supporting @TheSelecter at @dingwallscamden . I would’ve looked pretty much like this, as it was only just over a month since our first gig! #happynewyear #heresto2022

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@RhodaDakar

23 days

Thank you! X

PunkAndNewWave

@NewWaveAndPunk

23 days

65 years old today: Rhoda Dakar #TheBodysnatchers #TheSpecials Pics: David Corio

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@RhodaDakar

3 years

With the sad death of Everett Morton last month, I wanted to highlight @TheBeat / @TheEnglishBeat and talk about @RankingRoger . A ‘Beat Special’ - recollections and ramblings, plus tracks from them, covers and later work. #porkpieandmashup on @mixcloud :

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@RhodaDakar

3 months

Happy Fathers Day! Here’s mine hosting his club back in 1947!

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@RhodaDakar

1 month

Released today Let’s Do Rocksteady @ 45 Ft. Aimee Interrupter!! Available on all the usual streaming platforms - get yours here: I’ve been a fan of @AimeeIntrrupter and @Interruptweets ever since I first saw them play in London back in 2015!

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Rhoda Dakar

@RhodaDakar

2 years

🎼🎤This is where The Bodysnatchers started! Audition, first rehearsals, where we finally decided on a name and where we wrote our first original song, The Boiler! 🎷🎸

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@RhodaDakar

3 months

I’m finally ready to tell the world about my private life. This has taken a lot of courage and a lot of thought. But here we go. 📸 Louise Leech

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@RhodaDakar

2 years

It’s a brilliant album!! You lucky people!!

BrooklynVegan

@brooklynvegan

2 years

The Interrupters announce new LP ft. Hepcat, The Skints, Bodysnatchers’ Rhoda Dakar & Rancid's Tim Armstrong. Here's lead single "In the Mirror"

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@RhodaDakar

8 months

Me and Knox from The Vibrators, Essex party 1978.

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@RhodaDakar

8 months

#NewProfilePic

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5 years

Back on tour with @TheSelecter each night paying tribute to @RankingRoger who should have been there. Support his book, so his thoughts are with us this Xmas. A great stocking filler! From all good bookstores/online retailers. #No1inBrum4Xmas

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Rhoda Dakar

@RhodaDakar

4 years

Very sad to hear of U Roy’s death. An innovator and foundation artist.

Daddy U-Roy, Pioneering Godfather Of Jamaican Music, Dead At 78

Legendary Jamaican Reggae and Dancehall toaster U-Roy has died at the age of 78.

www.dancehallmag.com

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Rhoda Dakar

@RhodaDakar

9 months

#NewProfilePic Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays, whatever your choice - enjoy the solstice celebrations as the days/nights begin to get longer!

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@RhodaDakar

4 years

Happy birthday Rog!

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@RhodaDakar

1 year

🥺

Nik D

@nikidoog

1 year

Top photo Tuesday Terry Hall and Rhoda Dakar The Specials Performing at the Hope & Anchor pub, Islington, London. November 1980. Photo by David Corio @NewWaveAndPunk @Punkasfuck1965 @1980sRewind @RhodaDakar

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Rhoda Dakar

@RhodaDakar

1 year

Went to see @TheSelecter supported by @holliecookie on Friday at @KOKOLondon ! Great evening, brilliant gig. Bumped into lots of lovely people! My photos will need Photoshop to rescue them, so I got this one from Hollie. God Save The Queens!! She’s not wrong!

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Rhoda Dakar

@RhodaDakar

7 months

Me and Steve English, legendary security man / minder for the Pistols, the Clash and 2Tone. Here we are at the Electric Ballroom after Sid and Nancy’s gig! #NewProfilePic

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Rhoda Dakar

@RhodaDakar

6 months

Robin Campbell from @UB40OFFICIAL and me! #NewProfilePic

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Rhoda Dakar

@RhodaDakar

3 years

I’ve got a single out you know! It’s the best ever Reggae cover of Bowie’s The Man Who Sold The World! Complete with a wicked dub b side by the Sidewalk Doctor himself, @lenny_bignell ! You can play / pre-order via the link: Physical release coming soon!

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Rhoda Dakar

@RhodaDakar

2 months

Walked round Beyond The Bassline exhibition at the @britishlibrary yesterday. Was perusing the #2Tone tower and what should start playing? Yes, ‘Rocksteady’!! Get the new version featuring a very good friend out on 27 September! Here’s your link:

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Rhoda Dakar

@RhodaDakar

8 months

But I did!

Capturing_Soho_London

@Capturing_Soho

8 months

@SuperSizeArt @FromTheCar2Cov @TheMumper @BarbicanMusic @RhodaDakar @RobertElms The Bodysnatchers, am I right in thinking, never gave us an album, did they......!?!?!

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@RhodaDakar

6 years

Wow, never seen that photo before!

Nik D

@nikidoog

6 years

The Specials with Rhoda Dakar performing at the Hope and Anchor, London, 1980. L-R Horace Panter, Terry Hall, Lynval Golding, Rhoda Dakar. All the best to the gang @horacepanterart @RhodaDakar

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@RhodaDakar

4 years

I agonised over posting this, but when you have a good, hopeful message it deserves to be heard. #StandTogether

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@RhodaDakar

2 years

#NewProfilePic taken at @AndrePierreHair by the wonderful @deanchalkley_ !!

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@RhodaDakar

5 years

Ooh, ooh and me!

Pauline Black OBE DL

@paulineblackOBE

5 years

Delighted to announce #TheSelecter be supporting Toots and the Maytals at O2 Academy Brixton on 16 May 2020 Tickets on sale Friday 10am

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@RhodaDakar

9 months

Last week was 5 years since Pete Shelley died and promoting my single seemed crass. But, getting on with it so please buy a physical copy of my Pete Shelley/Buzzcocks cover, ‘I Don’t Mind’, out in Feb ‘24 on @SundayBestRecs on pink vinyl! Here’s the link:

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@RhodaDakar

3 months

With Hollie Cook backstage at the 100 Club. #NewProfilePic

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@RhodaDakar

3 years

Finally got my graduation photo from @MiddlesexUni ! Love the gown! I could get used to sashaying around in one of these… #graduated #masterofarts

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@RhodaDakar

5 years

Bless! Not gifted in the selfie department! @steve_lamacq invited me on his @BBC6Music show to talk #2Tone40 ! My first choice from 1:36:27

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Rhoda Dakar

@RhodaDakar

2 years

And this will be your vinyl, laydeez and gennelmen! Play/pre-order here:

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@RhodaDakar

2 years

🏁 On this episode of 'On The Trail Of The Bodysnatchers' I visit our old post rehearsal haunt in Camden Town... Stella's Caff! Where that brilliant combo of welcome and disdain was served along with great food and excellent coffee! 🍳🍝☕️

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Rhoda Dakar

@RhodaDakar

3 months

Happy #WindrushDay ! This is the National Windrush Monument on Waterloo Station photographed today. My dad was asked to come from JA and fight in WW1, like many other WI and African servicemen who fought for this country in two world wars. #windrushgeneration #compensationnow

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Rhoda Dakar

@RhodaDakar

2 months

Glastonbury? No mate! I will be at @O2SBE on Monday supporting @Interruptweets , alongside a DJ set from @joshskints ! No wellies needed! #indoorgigs 📸 @SimonPeterGreen

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9 months

Happy holidays!! 🎄🎁☃️

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@RhodaDakar

9 months

Off out to see this ledge tonight! Don Letts the @RebelDread doing a Q+A after the showing of Rebel Dread the movie at @RegentStCinema ! Info and tickets: #rebeldread #TheDon #PunkyReggaeParty #BigAudioDynamite

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@RhodaDakar

5 months

Having a @PeteMcKee moment! Get set for the weekend!

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11 months

This is a completely frivolous post. I have just found the shoes I want to be buried in. They’re by @CarelParis and I might just start a crowdfund to afford them!! You’re welcome! PS @sassycali88 I’m looking at you!! 😘

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Rhoda Dakar

@RhodaDakar

2 years

First 2023 gig - a #DanceCraze tribute at @hmvempire in Cov on Saturday! Me with my cardi off. Finally. Coldest indoor gig ever! Luckily the crowd was very warm and literally drank the bar dry by 6pm! Played new @SundayBestRecs single What A Wonderful World! Didn’t we do well!

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@RhodaDakar

11 days

An instrumental

Eric Alper 🎧

@ThatEricAlper

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What’s a great song without lyrics?

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@RhodaDakar

7 months

Why do so many old musos become Tory twats?

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@quantick

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"I've got two tickets to Iron Maiden, baby But the tour's cancelled which didn't occur to me."

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@RhodaDakar

3 years

Well done @PeteMcKee and @SundayBestRecs ! A beautiful collection starting to form? Oh yes!

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@RhodaDakar

3 years

I’m doing a few dates next year! Who’s in?? Tickets on sale now 🎫🎤🔥👉

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@RhodaDakar

5 years

Probably the best Reggae version ever!

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@RhodaDakar

3 years

Dear folks, please play my new tune. Message ends.

Everyday Is Like Sunday

Choose Your Preferred Streaming Service Below

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@RhodaDakar

3 years

#BloodySunday50 marks half a century since the British army opened fire on a civil rights march. 26 unarmed protestors were shot during a demonstration against internment without trial.

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@RhodaDakar

2 years

Tremendous performer, remarkable man. I only met him once and had no qualms about asking for an autograph! Thank you for the music Wilko! #wilkojohnson

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@RhodaDakar

5 years

I’m free!!! #NewProfilePic

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4 years

OMG! OMG! WE DID IT!! Finally, after I stopped looking, Pork Pie & Mash Up has made it to NUMBER ONE IN THE MIXCLOUD SKA CHART!! Thank you all soooo much for your support! Listen here:

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@RhodaDakar

6 months

Look out Lewisham, we’re on our way!! TONIGHT is our Leap Year gig at the Fox and Firkin! Once every four years we come out and play for you and wish happy birthday to my cousin Carolyn and all those of you who miss out!! Tickets here:

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@RhodaDakar

8 months

I waved my daughter off this morning to watch @ChelseaFCW v Man U at the Bridge, as she’s a big follower of the women’s game! Whilst I stay home and read the interview with @JonesysJukebox in @onlyapound , as he’s True Blue, even in LA!

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@RhodaDakar

4 years

I wrote these lyrics 2 years ago though it could’ve been yesterday. I try to keep it real and relevant, like we did in #2Tone . So proud of our #GhostTownMoment @dubpistols #StandTogether

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8 months

Thank you!

Kev Thomas 🇬🇧

@KevMonynys

8 months

@RhodaDakar Just received my Blu-ray copy of ‘Dance Craze’ I can’t believe I’m in my 60th year, and haven’t seen it until now. The Bodysnatchers were my favourite of the film. Awesome! 😊

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6 years

#NewProfilePic #Encore

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3 years

It’s 50 years since Ziggy Stardust came to visit! As part of my tribute to #davidbowie we have echoed his flaming red hair on the vinyl. The Man Who Sold The World available to play / pre-order via the link: #davidbowie75 #ziggystardust #coversong

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@RhodaDakar

2 years

So proud to be part of this!! 💖

Hellcat Records

@HellcatRecords

2 years

New tune from @Interruptweets for your speakers! 🔊 "As We Live" (feat. @timtimebomb & @RhodaDakar ), now streaming. Stream & pre-order 'In The Wild' here:

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5 years

As I play a gig tonight in Germany, I have a lump in my throat and tears in my eyes. Bastards.

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2 years

NEW SINGLE ALERT!! From today, my new single ‘As Tears Go By’ is available for pre-order on @SundayBest ! We’ve done it in a Rocksteady/Early Reggae style and @PeteMcKee has produced a beautiful cover! Listen/pre-order here: 📸 Liela Hamilton-Dakar

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2 months

Finally! He’s not the messiah, but he’s a bloody sight better than the other lot! Our job now is to work to hold this government to account. Roll up your sleeves people, the work’s about to start!! #LabourParty #NewGovernment #Change #Hope

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3 years

April's #porkpieandmashup is now available to enjoy on my @RadioWired catch up page! My guest this month is longstanding friend and 2Tone colleague, Ms @paulineblack of @TheSelecter ! Won't you join us?

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10 months

Last gig of the year last Friday at @100clubLondon ! A sold out show; people came from far and wide and it was truly lovely to see you all! It’s been a good year, with a top 10 album, Version Girl, and it’s not over yet! Next stop, Paris - see you in January! 📸 Trevor Walker

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@RhodaDakar

5 years

The photo booth @engineshed Lincoln made me pay twice! Great venue, though, and great staff! Plus a great gig with @TheSelecter !

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7 months

Two things happened on the tube yesterday (1/2): I told a young mum (kids 5 & 8 approx) how wonderfully she spoke to her children and she thanked me for the encouragement! Note to self - do that again!

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I’m true blue @ChelseaFC , but even I think the English game will be poorer without him. A decent and inspirational man. #Klopp

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