Biography
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Zion Train
Effective period / Period of releases: 1991 - 2021
Members: Molara, Dubdadda, Neil Perch, Dave Fullwood, David Tench (2), Colin Cod, Marcus Campbell
Dub, reggae and dance group, currently based in Cologne, Germany.Initially formed in Oxford, UK as a sound system in 1988 by Neil Perch and Ben Hamilton. Colin Cod and Dave Tench joined in 1990 upon relocation to London. The original line-up was added to with vocalist Molara in 1992. Around 2001 Dubdadda became the lead vocalist and Cod, Tench and Molara ceased to be part of the line-up.
The live line-up is flexible, varying from Perch and a vocalist for sound-system gigs to a larger line-up for bigger events. Since circa 2007, Zion Train has been centered around Perch with a varying line-up of vocalists and musicians, often with Dave Hake and Dubdadda.
They own and operate their Abassi Sound System.
Members have included:
Colin Cod (melodica / production, 1990-2001)
David Tench (production, 1990-2001)
Molara (vocals, 1992-2001)
Dave Hake (trumpet)
Forkbeard (trombone)