The Pioneers are a Jamaican reggae vocal trio whose main period of success was in the 1960s. They were one of the most notable harmony bands of the early reggae period at the end of the 1960s. The trio has had different line-ups, but is still performing from time to time. The band was popular in the United Kingdom, particularly among skinheads. They had two big UK hits: "Long Shot Kick de Bucket" in 1969, and "Let Your Yeah Be Yeah" which made #5 as a single in 1971. "Long Shot Kick de Bucket" was covered by The Specials on their Special AKA Live! EP which was a UK #1 in 1980.
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Discography
Albums
- Greetings From The Pioneers - 1968 - Amalgamated - produced by Joe Gibbs
- Long Shot - 1969 - Trojan Records - produced by Leslie Kong
- Battle Of The Giants - 1970 - Trojan Records - produced by Leslie Kong
- Yeah - 1971 - Trojan Records
- I Believe In Love - 1972 - Trojan Records
- Freedom Feeling - 1973 - Trojan Records
- I'm Gonna Knock On Your Door - 1974 - Trojan Records
- Roll On Muddy River - 1977 - Trojan Records
- Pusher Man - 1978 - Squad Disco / Trojan Records
- What A Feeling - 1980 - Pioneer International
Compilations
- From The Beginning - 1969-1976 - WWS
- Kick De Bucket - Rhino
- Greatest Reggae Hits - 1979 - Trojan Records
- Give And Take: The Best of The Pioneers - Trojan Records (2003)
