In 1985, after hearing the Sly & Robbie production of Black Uhuru's Anthem, i became not so much a reggae fan (also), but rather a Sly & Robbie fan. Every month you would find me in the record store to check for new releases, from Jimmy Riley's Rhytm Driven to Joe Cocker's Sheffield Steel. As a drummer i consider myself a full apprentice of Sly Dunbar, although i only met him after 15 years. Playing along with Sly & Robbie records (also with Stewart Copeland on Police records), i tought myself the art of playing consistent rhythms. I don't keep up with them Riddim Twins as much as i did, 'cos since the album The Summit (1988) they started focusing on producing rather than playing (although they still play their instruments from time to time), and their touch and timing while playing is, as far as i'm concerned, their strongest point still. This website has been created out of full respect for what they have been doing over the years.

Sly & Robbie outside Channel 1 Studio

In my opinion they are the number one drum and bass duo in the world since 1975. Their relentlessly repeating heavy grooves, their perfectly timed strokes, their intuitive way of playing and composing have been a constant inspiration for me. Although i listen to a lot of music nowadays, when asked i would still mention them as my most important influence. I might have never touched the drums without hearing Sly Dunbar perform.

This website is NOT maintained by either Sly Dunbar nor Robbie Shakespeare, or any associate of them. No record company is involved in the creation and maintenance of this website. All recordings mentioned on this site are property of their respective owners. All photographs used on this website are property of their respective owners.

This site is being maintained by Arie: slyrob [AT] 3va [DOT] net.