G.T. Moore And The Reggae Guitars

British Reggae Pioneers

G.T. Moore & The Reggae Guitars were a reggae band formed in the spring of 1973. The lineup included G.T. Moore, Tom Whyte, Martin Hayward, Malcolm Mortimer, Tony Hannaford, Tom Robinson and Tim Jones. But there were several variations of their band with guest musicians like John 'Rabbit' Bundrick, Steve Holly and Tony Braunagle. Signing the 'Charisma' label to bring out 2 albums: G.T. Moore & The Reggae Guitars(1974) and Reggae Blue(1975). Attracting both white and black fans touring with Jimmy Cliff, Betty Wright, Thin Lizzy and Dr Feelgood. An American launch was set up and a mix of live and studio material was released in America but shortly after, in 1977, the band split up. A third studio album was recorded but never got released.