The Melodians
The Melodians | |
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| Origin | Kingston, Jamaica |
| Genres | Ska, rocksteady, reggae |
| Years active | 1963–1973 (and intermittently since) |
| Labels | Studio One, Treasure Isle, Beverley's |
| Members | Taurus Alphonso Winston Dias |
| Past members | Tony Brevett Brent Dowe Trevor McNaughton Bramwell Brown Renford Cogle Vin |
| Website | www |
The Melodians are a rocksteady band formed in the Greenwich Town area of Kingston, Jamaica, in 1963, by Tony Brevett (born 1949, nephew of The Skatalites bassist, Lloyd Brevett), Brent Dowe and Trevor McNaughton. Renford Cogle assisted with writing and arranging material.