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{{Infobox musical artist
| name = Merger
| image = Merger (band).jpg
| caption =
| landscape = yes
| background = group_or_band
| origin = England
| genre = Reggae
| years_active = 1977–1980
| label = Sun-star Muzik Co, Bellaphon, President, Makasound
| associated_acts = Pam Nestor
| past_members = Barry Ford, Winston Bennett, Michael Dan, Tony Osei, Michael Osei, Ivor Steadman
}}Merger were an English reggae band of Jamaican/Ghanaian descent that formed in 1977 and lasted until 1980. Their name "Merger" comes from the fact that they blended reggae music with their other musical influences.[1][ Their debut album, Exiles Ina Babylon was released in the UK in 1977 at a time when many British reggae bands, such as Aswad and Steel Pulse, were popular.[3] Politically, the band's songs addressed issues of racial injustice in Britain and other countries, but they rejected the Marcus Garvey idea that all black people should return to Africa.[1]]Reception- "The Jamaican/Ghanian line up provided for a wide spectrum of reggae sounds. Merger's debut Exile In Babylon created a stir when released in 1977, critics deemed it too soft core, and felt it catered too much to the pop market." (Andrew Hamilton, Allmusic)[1]
- "They integrated blues, soul, rock, funk and experimental influences in their musical efforts" (Teacher & Mr. T, Reggae Vibes)
- "Merger's reggae performance of "Soweto"... is a serious piece of polital pop, whose pretesting lyrics and skilful musicianship are more impressive than many of the fashion-rock bands" (Dr Ian Inglis, Popular Music And Television In Britain)[7]
- "Led by the ever-so-soulful vocals of Barry Ford and the unusual deep voice of Michael Dan, with heavyweight compositions like "77" and "Understanding"" (Record Collector)[3]
- "Merger created an experimental variation on the contemporary roots reggae formula and made many friends amongst those on the London gig circuit" (Dub Vendor)[9]
- "At a time when the Iron Lady, Margaret Thatcher, boned socialism in English, "Exiles in Babylon" celebrates the fusion ( "merger" in English) of influences: reggae, punk, blues, jazz" (Reggae France)[10]
AppearancesMerger appeared at the high-profile concert "The Picnic at Blackbushe" in 1978, alongside Bob Dylan, Eric Clapton and Joan Armatrading. [11] Members- Barry Ford (guitar, vocals)
- Winston Bennett (guitar, vocals)
- Michael Dan (keyboards)
- Tony Osei (drums)
- Michael Osei (keyboards)
- Ivor Steadman (bass)
DiscographyAlbums- Exiles In A Babylon (Sun-star Muzik Co, 1977)
- Armageddon Time (Bellaphon, 1980)
- Prisoner of Your Love (President, 1996)[12]
- Exiles In A Babylon (re-issue, Makasound, 2009)
Singles- "Seventy Seven" (CBS, 1979)
- "Biko" (Barclay, 1980)
- "Prisoner Of Your Love" / "You Are To Me" (Emergency, 1981)
- "Every Man Has A Woman Who Loves Him" (with Tchaï) (WEA, 1982)
References1. ^1 {{cite web| url = http://www.dubvendor.co.uk/merger---exiles-in-a-babylon-makasound-cd-6875-p.asp| title = Merger - Exiles In A Babylon (Makasound) CD| date = 2009-03-06| publisher = Dub Vendor| accessdate = 2016-01-31}}
2. ^1 {{cite web| first = Sébastien| last = Jobart| url = http://www.reggaefrance.com/chronique-1660-merger--exiles-in-a-babylon.html| title = Exiles in a Babylon| date = 2009-01-26| language = French| publisher = ReggaeFrance.com| accessdate = 2016-01-31}}
3. ^1 2 {{cite web| url = https://www.amazon.co.uk/Exiles-Babylon-Merger/dp/B001MSCM7I| title = Exiles in a Babylon| date = 2009-04-01| publisher = Record Collector| accessdate = 2016-01-31}}
4. ^1 {{cite book| first = Dr Ian| last = Inglis| url = https://books.google.com/books?id=99ahAgAAQBAJ&pg=PA155&lpg=PA155&dq=merger+reggae+band&source=bl&ots=nxw-nth8wN&sig=4gBDIphklJVdXAOyhNC4PawjSR0&hl=en&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwiB9_y809TKAhUG7GMKHfbkBPUQ6AEISDAI#v=onepage&q=merger&f=false| title = Popular Music And Television In Britain| isbn = 978-0754668640| date = 2010-12-01| publisher = Ashgate| accessdate = 2016-01-31}}
5. ^1 2 3 {{Allmusic| class = artist| id = mn0000870651| tab = biography| label = Merger| first = Andrew| last = Hamilton| accessdate = 2016-01-31}}
6. ^1 {{cite web| title = The "Picnic" at Blackbushe Aerodrome 1978| website = UK Rock Festivals| url = http://www.ukrockfestivals.com/blackbushe.html| accessdate = 2017-05-29}}
7. ^1 {{ASIN|B00130O5NE|country=US|title=Prisoner Of Your Love - Winston Bennett & Merger|date=2016-02-03}}
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}}External links- {{Discogs artist |Merger (2)|Merger}}
- {{Allmusic | class = artist | id = mn0000870651| label = Merger}}
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