Michael Black

In 1970 Michael Black, wrote, arranged and recorded “Sailor Man” on the Jamburu Label in Jamaica. In 1973 Freddy McKay introduced Michael to the Solid Foundation Band. He ended up singing with them in a show in Mandeville, along with Freddie McKay, Mighty Diamonds, Sonja Spencer and many more. They joined forces and from 1973 until 1977 Michael Black and the Solid Foundation traveled all throughout Jamaica, the Caribbean, Canada and to London. In 1979 Michael Black performed at SunSplash in Montego Bay. Here he performed with some of reggae’s legends such as Bob Marley, Gregory Isaacs, Dennis Brown, Stevie Wonder and many more. In 1982 Michael relocated to the United States to the Chicago area where he quickly became an integrated part of the Windy City’s thriving reggae scene,