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'''Segun Bucknor''' (1946 – |
'''Segun Bucknor''' (1946 – 11 August 2017) was a Nigerian journalist and musician. Born in [[Lagos]], Bucknor was educated at [[King's College, Lagos|King's College]] and was a member of the school's band and choir.{{sfn|Collins|1985|p=133}} He started out playing the [[tin whistle]] as a junior band member but later graduated to learning the guitar and piano. During this time, he apprenticed under [[Roy Chicago]]'s band. |
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In 1964, he was a member of a newly formed band, the Hot Four. He was the band's organist and lead guitar player, other members were Mike Nelson Cole, the band leader and Sunmi Smart Cole, the drummer. The group played regularly in Lagos clubs such as Surulere night club. However, Bucknor traveled to U.S to study for a couple of years.{{sfn|Collins|1985|p=133}} After his return in 1968, the band received funding from a trio of investors and upon the exit of Mike Nelson Cole, Bucknor became the band leader. |
In 1964, he was a member of a newly formed band, the Hot Four. He was the band's organist and lead guitar player, other members were Mike Nelson Cole, the band leader and Sunmi Smart Cole, the drummer. The group played regularly in Lagos clubs such as Surulere night club. However, Bucknor traveled to U.S to study for a couple of years.{{sfn|Collins|1985|p=133}} After his return in 1968, the band received funding from a trio of investors and upon the exit of Mike Nelson Cole, Bucknor became the band leader. |
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In 1969, the name of the band became Segun Bucknor and the Assembly. The group recorded a couple of [[Soul music|soul]] songs such as ''Lord Give Me Soul'' and ''I Will Love You No Matter How''.{{sfn|Collins|1985|p=133}} Gradually the group migrated from soul songs to a style of [[afrobeat]], in their performance, a dancing trio called the Sweet Things were included. In 1970, they released ''Son of January 15th'' a proto-Afrobeat sound.{{sfn|Hutcheon|2010|p=}} Thereafter, the band released a few politically charged songs ''Sorrow, Sorrow, Sorrow'', ''Poor Man No Get Brother'' before its popularity began to slip. |
In 1969, the name of the band became Segun Bucknor and the Assembly. The group recorded a couple of [[Soul music|soul]] songs such as ''Lord Give Me Soul'' and ''I Will Love You No Matter How''.{{sfn|Collins|1985|p=133}} Gradually the group migrated from soul songs to a style of [[afrobeat]], in their performance, a dancing trio called the Sweet Things were included. In 1970, they released ''Son of January 15th'' a proto-Afrobeat sound.{{sfn|Hutcheon|2010|p=}} Thereafter, the band released a few politically charged songs ''Sorrow, Sorrow, Sorrow'', ''Poor Man No Get Brother'' before its popularity began to slip. |
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Bucknor died in Lagos on 11 August 2017 after suffering from multiple strokes at the age of 71.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://thenationonlineng.net/musician-segun-bucknor-dies-71/|title=Musician Segun Bucknor dies at 71|publisher=The Nation|accessdate=12 August 2017|date=12 August 2017}}</ref> |
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Revision as of 10:09, 12 August 2017
Segun Bucknor (1946 – 11 August 2017) was a Nigerian journalist and musician. Born in Lagos, Bucknor was educated at King's College and was a member of the school's band and choir.[1] He started out playing the tin whistle as a junior band member but later graduated to learning the guitar and piano. During this time, he apprenticed under Roy Chicago's band.
In 1964, he was a member of a newly formed band, the Hot Four. He was the band's organist and lead guitar player, other members were Mike Nelson Cole, the band leader and Sunmi Smart Cole, the drummer. The group played regularly in Lagos clubs such as Surulere night club. However, Bucknor traveled to U.S to study for a couple of years.[1] After his return in 1968, the band received funding from a trio of investors and upon the exit of Mike Nelson Cole, Bucknor became the band leader.
In 1969, the name of the band became Segun Bucknor and the Assembly. The group recorded a couple of soul songs such as Lord Give Me Soul and I Will Love You No Matter How.[1] Gradually the group migrated from soul songs to a style of afrobeat, in their performance, a dancing trio called the Sweet Things were included. In 1970, they released Son of January 15th a proto-Afrobeat sound.[2] Thereafter, the band released a few politically charged songs Sorrow, Sorrow, Sorrow, Poor Man No Get Brother before its popularity began to slip.
Bucknor died in Lagos on 11 August 2017 after suffering from multiple strokes at the age of 71.[3]
Notes
- ^ a b c Collins 1985, p. 133.
- ^ Hutcheon 2010.
- ^ "Musician Segun Bucknor dies at 71". The Nation. 12 August 2017. Retrieved 12 August 2017.
References
- Collins, John (1985). Musicmakers of West Africa. Washington, DC: Three Continents Press.
- Hutcheon, David (August 21, 2010). "Jazz/World". The Times. London.