John Brown's Body W/ Ill Doots And Kings & Comrades at Ardmore Music Hall

Formed in Ithaca, New York, in the mid 1990s, John Brown's Body (JBB) has played an important role in helping define distinctly "American reggae." JBB's music is steeped in traditional vibes, but unapologetically incorporates elements from other genres. The group's 2008 full-length record, Amplify, hit #1 on the Billboard Reggae Chart, 2012's JBB In Dub EP reached #1 on iTunes' Reggae Chart, and in 2013 Kings And Queens topped both Billboard and iTunes Reggae Charts at #1. Today, JBB's signature style has become the norm for U.S. reggae bands - and many in the genre admittedly point to John Brown's Body as a key influence....

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Formed in Ithaca, New York, in the mid 1990s, John Brown's Body (JBB) has played an important role in helping define distinctly "American reggae." JBB's music is steeped in traditional vibes, but unapologetically incorporates elements from other genres. The group's 2008 full-length record, Amplify, hit #1 on the Billboard Reggae Chart, 2012's JBB In Dub EP reached #1 on iTunes' Reggae Chart, and in 2013 Kings And Queens topped both Billboard and iTunes Reggae Charts at #1. Today, JBB's signature style has become the norm for U.S. reggae bands - and many in the genre admittedly point to John Brown's Body as a key influence.

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