Tuesday 13th of May 2008
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All our fansPresent Members
| Name | Dates | Role | Biography |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skankin J.Bob | 1986 - Present | Keyboard/Vocals | Biography |
| Damo | 1986 - Present | Percussion/Vocals | Biography |
| Villaman (Steve Townsend) | 1995 - Present | Bass Guitar | Biography |
| Nipster | 1995 - Present | Lead Guitar | Biography |
| Rob | 2006 - Present | Guitars | Biography |
| Scott Walters | 2002 - Present | Drums | Biography |
| Sister Beverley | 2005 - Present | Saxophone | Biography |
| Amy Turtle | 2005 - Present | Trumpet | Biography |
| Bash it out Bob (Bob White) | 2000 - Present | Live Sound Man | Biography |
Former Members
| Name | Dates | Role | Biography |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vaughn Dub | 1986 - 1995 | Bass | Not Available |
| Rankin Robo | 1986 - 1999 | Trumpet | Not Available |
| Rich Bawamia | 1986 - 1987 | Rhythm Guitar | Not Available |
Skankin J.Bob
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Listens to all types of music but only really likes playing reggae. Does all the bands own recordings in his purpose built studio at home using a 32 track digital at the moment. Likes playing acoustic guitar.
Influences;
Dennis Brown Twinkle Brothers Culture Happy with Rankin, miserable without 'em. |
Damo
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Originally on drums, an accident to his hand made it easier
to play percussion. Also does backing vocals and is surely the madman of the band.
Influences;
The Clash Reggae Music Dennis Brown Bob Marley |
Villaman (Steve Townsend)
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Played in various bands over the years but love the madness of
Rankin Steady. Started playing bass in a band called 'out to lunch' with Paul 'Stat' Statham and 'Bash it out Bob' back in 85'. Went on to form the king biscuit band with Pete Shields,Mario James and brothers in th early 90's. Later formed with Pete Shields, 'The peacock page' which he still is part of. Also a very good guitar player and does his own recording on a digital 8-track.
Influences;
Routes Radicks Gregory Isaacs kicks ass Prince Fari Lee Perry Dennis Brown 60's - 80's Ska & Reggae Loves playing bass with Scott coz he's a Fcuking Nuttcase that feels di' rid am 'Man
Villa's Links;
The Peacock Page on MySpace |
Robster
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Newest member of the Band. Done all manner of stuff since 1996, but now needed an injection of reggae to make his life complete.
Influences;
Dub Reggae, Trojan effect |
Nipster
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Keep our feet firmly on the ground with his wicked guitar licks.
Played in punk bands until joining Rankin Steady. Played with Bob in Alleyway arts & Sons of Lovie. He is football mad and always tired for some reason?.
Influences;
Tom Waites Early Reggae Reggae Punk Music (Inc. The Clash) |
Scott Walters
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Played in loads of bands but reggae mad!. He runs his own drum teaching
studio in Mansfield. Tells you how it is straight!. Also greatly
influenced by Lee Perry and burning spear.
Influences;
Lee Perry Burning Spear Dub Reggae |
Sister Beverley
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We were playing at an outdoor festival and her husband asked us
if she could join. Played in various outfits but now firmly with Rankin.
Drinks us under the table!
Influences;
Beer (any) Early Trojan Pauline Black |
Amy Turtle
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Very shy and quiet but kicks ass when she wants to. Also played in various outfits
and played drums, but now firmly with Rankin Steady on the trumpet.
Influences;
Rankin material General music Fanatic
Amy's Links;
My MySpace page |
Bob White
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Played in loads of bands and well known as a drummer. Nowadays he likes recording and being Rankin Steady's live sound engineer. Don't know how we would manage without him. Played in bands with Nipster since 1970's. Loves football with a passion!.
Influences;
Early punk Reggae Tom Waites |