Sound Systems 1950's to 1960's

A brief outline of Sound Systems 1950's to 1960's. Coming out of Jamica in the 50's to Gloucester. Carol Francis talks to Alice Gordon who's huspand was Mr Gordon the first person to have a Sound System in Gloucester.

Also Mr Morgan "Sir Skinny", who came to Gloucester at the age of 19, gives a interview of his first Sound System in the 60s.

In 1956 Mr Archibald Thomas can to Gloucester. He tells Carol about the Westcarr Sound System - Downbeat in 1958 / 9

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Please Note:- On this page the interviewees share their own personal thoughts and opinions about the experiences of the Black Community in Gloucester.