Eddy Grant
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Eddy Grant
With “Electric Avenue”, the musician achieved high chart positions in the United Kingdom and the USA in 1983, shaping the sound of the early 80s. Grant had already been active as a member of the Equals and established himself as a solo artist from the late 1970s onwards. His songs combine elements of pop, reggae and funk.
Eddy Grant – Background & Discography
The singer and producer, born in Guyana, released several internationally successful singles from the late 1970s, including “I Don't Wanna Dance” and “Gimme Hope Jo'anna”. Many of his recordings appeared on Ice Records, his own label. Grant is known for his mix of pop, reggae and electronic influences, which reached a wide audience especially in the 1980s. To this day, his early solo releases are among the most sought-after records in the pop-reggae field.
Eddy Grant on vinyl – the key releases in our shop
The selection includes, among others, the maxi single Electric Avenue/ Walking on sunshine (12'' Vinyl Maxi) as well as the single I Don't Wanna Dance (7'' Vinyl). For collectors who prefer both hits on one release, I Don't Wanna Dance / Electric Avenue (7'' Vinyl) is available.
If you are looking for Eddy Grant’s distinctive style on vinyl, you will find suitable original recordings from his most successful period here.
- Genre: Pop, Reggae
- Origin: Guyana / United Kingdom
- Active: Since the 1970s
- Notable: Solo career after The Equals, own label Ice Records
