Carl Harvey facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Carl Harvey
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Performing with Toots & the Maytals, 2011
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| Born | 1 October 1958 Jamaica |
| Origin | Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
| Genres | Reggae, funk, soul |
| Occupation(s) | Guitarist, record producer |
| Instruments | Guitar |
| Years active | 1970s–present |
| Associated acts | Crack of Dawn, The Aggrovators, Willi Williams, Toots & the Maytals |
Carl Harvey is a talented musician born in Jamaica on October 1, 1958. He is a Canadian guitarist and record producer. He became famous for playing with bands like Crack of Dawn and The Aggrovators in the 1970s. Later, he became the lead guitarist for the legendary band Toots & the Maytals.
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Carl Harvey's Early Musical Journey
Carl Harvey moved to Toronto, Ontario, Canada, with his family when he was young. He started playing the guitar when he was 13 years old. He also played the tuba in school.
Playing with Famous Bands
After hearing music by Jimi Hendrix, Carl Harvey joined a funk and soul band in Toronto called Crack of Dawn. This band signed with Columbia Records. They had popular songs in Canada like "It's Alright" and "Keep the Faith" in 1976.
In the mid-1970s, Carl often visited Jamaica. He recorded music with Bunny Lee's band, The Aggrovators. He played on albums like Kaya Dub and King in the Arena. He also played guitar on Willi Williams' album Messenger Man.
In 1978, Carl recorded some of his own guitar music with Bunny Lee. These songs were released in 1979 as an album called Ecstasy of Mankind. Years later, in 2005, the album was re-released with the correct name and details.
Joining Toots & the Maytals
In the 1980s, Carl Harvey became the main guitarist for Toots & the Maytals. He has been with this famous band for more than 25 years. They have performed all over the world, including in the United States and the United Kingdom.
Carl Harvey's Solo Music and Producing
Carl Harvey also toured with his own band. He worked with musician Jackie Mittoo. He also became a record producer, which means he helped other artists make their music albums. He produced four albums for the band Messenjah. Two of these albums were nominated for Juno Awards, which are big music awards in Canada. He also produced recordings for Juno-winning singer Kim Richardson. Later, he played lead guitar for Messenjah.
In 2005, Carl Harvey released his second solo album, called The Times. He also released an EP (a shorter album) in 2012 called Unleashed with his project, Carl Harvey Project.
Carl Harvey's Solo Albums
- Ecstasy of Mankind (1979)
- The Times (2005) - credited to Carl Harvey & Friends
- Unleashed EP (2012) - Carl Harvey Project
