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The history of UK

A soundtrack to everyone’s lives “FLASHBACK is more than a passion for me, I have existed, lived and performed in FLASHBACK.”

www.fl ashbackproject.com www.fl ashbackprojectuk.com An introduction

Imagination, my group from the 80’s, were one of the most popular brit soul groups to come out of the UK with hits like Body Talk, and , to name but a few. My inspiration for music came from the history of so many pioneers from America; the Afro-Caribbean and Asian infl uences. In the UK, I discovered an industry that was not an easy road for people of colour. However, they managed to uplift themselves beyond those issues and share their legacy of music to the world. The infl uences and achievements of these people far out-merit the awards themselves. Preparing for this fi lm documentary opened the doorway to the lives of so many musical artists, DJ’s, record producers, writers and musical icons who infl uenced not just the UK, but the world.

FLASHBACK highlights through our timeline a wealth of knowledge and discovery.

www.fl ashbackprojectuk.com About Flashback

FLASHBACK is a universal journey that takes us from the turn of the 20th century right up to present day. FLASHBACK shows the development of black music in the UK from the early days of post war Britain, through cultural and political evolution to our present day multicultural society. The infl ux of foreign cultures greatly infl uenced and reshaped music, art and culture in the UK. The movement of British black bands, clubs, pirate radio stations and a mass of black artists on TV, especially in the 1980s, included genres such as , calypso, , 2tone, , , , dubstep, drum and bass, UK Garage, Hip-Hop and house “At this time, the only outlet we music, all with their very own UK fl avour. In FLASHBACK we not only highlight the scene, but many had to read about the music areas of Britain where other music scenes, musicians and artists we loved were magazines were producing and creating their own unique identities. like ‘Blues & Soul’ and ‘Black Echoes’.” www.fl ashbackprojectuk.com • The fi lm is essential to music “A lot of the bands from history that will infl uence all ages; from the very young to the UK had been part of the older generation. the club scene since • Contains over 400 hours of fi lm edited • We can guarantee that there will the late 70s and early into various chapters, with over 100 be songs that you will recognise interviews. but you may not know the artists, 80’s. We supported or that they are British. • Will be explanatory documentary, it them because we will entertain and take you on a social, • As producers of FLASHBACK, we have knew them, bands political, musical journey. personally committed our funds and resources to the project. like Incognito, • One important factor about FLASHBACK is that it is a very strong • The FLASHBACK fi lm needs investment. Light of the World, visual and musical project, including Investing through our EIS company will Central Line, unseen footage, photos and rare live enable one to have a direct percentage performances. share of this project. Our plan is to deliver Junior, Linx and a 90min feature length fi lm for theatrical • In order for these sequences to be made Imagination.” release. Also to create a 6 part television available to us, many of the footage rights series to be syndicated on platforms including clearances are still to be acquired. DVD, VOD and online direct sales worldwide. • 75% of the FLASHBACK fi lm has been • So far this project has generated massive completed. interest. producing Meet the team and directing.

Leee John - Executive Producer/Director Amadin Ryan - Producer/Director [email protected] [email protected] • 07961 447646 With a wealth of talent, Leee has applied his many skills as a fi lm Producer, Actor, Amadin Ryan has worked within fi lm, television and media for Director, Writer and of course singer, best-known for being the front man of the 1980’s over twenty years. After attending his fi rst International Broadcast soul brit funk group, Imagination. Leee’s career has spanned over 30 years with hit Convention in Amsterdam, he was invited to help form a fi lm records including Body Talk, Music And Lights, In And Out Of Love and Just An Illusion to technology company developing cutting edge, state of the art fi lm name but a few. Worldwide, Leee has sold over 30 million singles and . scanners and other essential fi lm innovations. His work took him all He has had his own chat show, has produced three fi lm documentaries, starred in the around the world, from Hollywood to , learning much musical Hot Mikado and also the classic BBC series Dr Who. Leee recently received two about the industry, production and post production and making lifetime achievement awards in France and Sweden for his work as an Ambassador for the SOS many friends and key contacts. Children Village Charity. After nearly eight years and thousands of air miles, Amadin was Leee is now a Co-producer, Writer and Director of the fi lm documentary FLASHBACK - The invited to join 1900 productions and moved back to London. History Of UK Black Music - which is his life’s passion; to honour the many artists of yesterday, Two years later AMO Media Group was formed. As one of today and tomorrow. the directors, his roles include post production, business development and public relations. Amadin’s main focus since then has been fi lm making, promoting British fi lm talent and technology in both the UK and overseas. He also worked with a number of agencies, committees and government bodies to help deliver a broadcast Legacy for the industry post 2012. At present Amadin is involved in a number of feature www.fl ashbackprojectuk.com fi lm projects in UK and the US, doing what he loves; Archie Carmichael - UK Associate Director [email protected] • 07710 544705 Archie Carmichael, has worked within the Music business Industry for over 25 years, born in London and raised with a lifelong passion for Music, Film, TV and the creative Arts. His work includes a portfolio of renowned UK & Intl Media Ent companies such as Variety, Music and Media/Billboard group, Music Week, Music Business International, Pollstar as well as IQ & the International Live Music Conference (ILMC) and in that time has fi rmly established himself as a key business professional working with a long list of industry contacts across the world. In addition to working as UK Associate Producer on Flashback, he also works in Artist Music Management and is Music Consultant and Project Manager for Bossa Brazil a London/ São Paulo, Brazil based Intl Media Promotions Agency. The Flashback project is being endorsed by a large number of artists who have generously supplied us with valuable information and insights into all genres and time periods that are highlighted in the project.

EDDY GRANT KENNY WELLINGTON (LIGHT OF THE WORLD) MIQUEL BROWN BILLY OCEAN OMAR IRONIK NORMAN JAY (DJ) APACHE INDIAN ROBBIE VINCENT (DJ) DON-E TREVOR NELSON CAMMELLE HINDS (CENTRAL LINE) ERROL REID (CHINA BLACK) ALI CAMPBELL (UB40) PRECIOUS WILSON (ERUPTION) SHARA NELSON KENNY LYNCH DAVID JOESPH (HI-TENSION) JEFFREY DANIEL (SHALAMAR) JANET KAY GENO WASHINGTON KENNY THOMAS PHIL FEARON (GALAXY) GEORGE POWER (DJ) CLEO HIGGINS () MYKAELL RILEY (STEEL PULSE) BLUEY (INCOGNITO) CLEM CURTIS () (MATUMBI) TREVOR SHAKES (DJ) COURTNEY PINE PAUL ‘TROUBLE’ ANDERSON (DJ) LEON HERBERT (ACTOR) CARL MACINTOSH (LOOSE ENDS) STEVE NICHOLS (LOOSE ENDS) JULIAN JOSEPH MORGAN KAHN (MANAGER) PAUL MEDFORD (ACTOR) DANNY JOHN- JULES (ACTOR) VICTOR ROMERO EVANS (ACTOR) MICHAEL & DAVID MILLINER (THE PASADENAS) DENISE PEARSON (5 STAR) TONY HALL (MANAGER) TONY SWAIN (PRODUCER) DAVID GRANT (LINX) LORRAINE MCINTOSH (THE COOL NOTES) DAVE BROWN (DJ) ANDREW ROACHFORD (ROACHFORD) STEVE SILVARI (CENTRAL LINE) ROY CARTER (HEATWAVE) JAZZIE B (SOUL 2 SOUL) BOBBY FARRELL (BONEY M.) MICHAEL GRANT & DENNIS SEATON (MUSICAL YOUTH) GREG EDWARDS (DJ) MAIZIE WILLIAMS (BONEY M.) (MUSICIAN) () TEDDY OSEI (OSIBISA) NAT AUGUSTIN (LIGHT OF THE WORLD) BILL SHARPE (SHAKATAK) DELROY MURRAY (TOTAL CONTRAST) HAMISH STUART () DEZ PARKES (DJ) PAULINE BLACK (THE SELECTER) MADELINE BELL (BLUE MINK) BRIAN CLARKE (DESIGNER) CARROLL THOMPSON KEITH HARRIS (MANAGER) TONY MONSON (DJ) NEVILLE STAPLE (THE SPECIALS) JULIET ROBERTS (WORKING WEEK) SHIRLEY THOMPSON (CLASSICAL COMPOSER) LINDA LEWIS PEARLY GATES (THE FLIRTATIONS)

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