biographical info
In the fall of 2007, drummer Eric Woolston teamed up with Friendlyness to form Friendlyness and the Human Rights, a modern roots reggae band that aims to spread messages of equality, love and human rights. Friendlyness, a Canadian reggae heavyweight, has been on the scene for more than 20 years and has recently joined the ranks of Can-Rock legends Big Sugar. Over the last four years Friendlyness and the Human Rights have been honoured to warm up the stage for reggae icons Gregory Isaacs, Gyptian, Beres Hammond, John Holt, The English Beat and Clive Chin. They have toured western Canada and have been featured in numerous major festivals including the Calgary Reggae Festival, Toronto's Irie Fest, Jambana, Nathan Phillips Square, International Festival of Beer and the Winnipeg Ska/Reggae Festival. Their debut album One Thing has garnered international acclaim and the new single "Right Now" is being played from coast to coast.
lineup
Friendlyness Chant
Eric Woolston Drummer
Bernie Pitters Keyboards
Tyler Wagler Bass
Graham Campbell Guitar
James Taylor Guitar
Patric Mcgroarty Trumpet + Percussion
Ben Macdonald Tenor Sax and keyboards
influences
Bob Marley
Sizla
Luciano
Johnny Osbourne
Sly Dunbar
Robbie Shakespear
Jacob Miller
Dennis Brown
Gregory Isaacs