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The Hippy Boys

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Very prolific Jamaican Rocksteady & Early Reggae backing band/studio band formed in 1967. Members would also be members of Lee Perry's The Upsetters. their name could vary depending on the studio where they were recording the for Randy's prods the for prods the for prods the for prods the for prods ... and became ! The group start with on bass, "seanie" on drum & "Welby Stewart" on guitare they become more famous from 1969 with the arrival of Aston "Family Man" Barrett (Bass) Carlton "Carlie" Barrett (Drums) Alva "Reggie" Lewis (Rhythm Guitar) Lloyd Charmers (Organ, Piano, Percussion & Vocals) sometimes augmented by Ronnie "Bop" Williams aka Ranford "Rannie Bop" Williams on Lead Guitar.