Light of the World Legend is 50

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(Free-Press-Release.com) March 14, 2010 -- LIght of the World who were a constant in the charts of the 70s and 80s were out in force this week celebrating the 50th birthday of its leading light Gee Bello. South Londoner, Bello had an exclusive party at top cocktail bar, Bar Txt in South Croydon and 200 British Funk Fans and ex Band members crammed the joint and party late in to the night.

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Light of the World Legend is 50

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Light Of The World took their name from a Kool And The Gang album (which contained the popular instrumental 'Summer Madness'), and signed to Ensign Records in 1979, achieving an immediate dancefloor hit with their debut single 'Swingin'.
The release of their self-titled debut album was marred by the death of Etienne during a promotional tour.

Nigel Martinez, Nat Augustin and Gee Bello were added to the line-up for 'Round Trip' (produced by Augie Johnson). 'Round Trip' included the popular 'London Town', 'I Shot The Sheriff', 'I'm So Happy' and 'Ride The Love Train', all of which charted in the UK.

Wellington, Baptiste and McKreith from the original Light of the World line up became Beggar & Co., while Bluey Maunick, Hinds and Williams formed Incognito, who are still working and making hits in Europe.

There was a brief big reunion when Augustin, Bello and Tubbs collaborated on an album for EMI in 1982 entitled 'Check Us Out'. released on Capitol EMI in 1982 and from which came the hit 'No. 1 Girl'. Hinds went on to become a respected R & B / soul producer, including work with the Chimes. Light Of The World's last hit was in 1990, a recording for Chrysalis Records the single 'One Destination'.

In 1999, they were back in the studio and released 'Inner Voices' which received extensive airplay on London's Jazz FM

Sadly Paul 'Tubbs' Williams died in early 2007.

Gee Bello who still works with the band as well as doing his own thing was joined on stage by Augustin and Girl funk band 'Good Times' and gave an exclusive performance of new composition 'Hole in my soul'.

Capturing the event for posterity and getting an exclusive birthday interview was Global Radio 1 and there afternoon anchor Richard J Hannah. You can hear interviews with 'Good Times', Gee Bello and the first ever airing of' Hole in my Soul' on Globalradio1.com - The Richard J Hannah show from 2.45pm all this week.

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