Rico started his career in the late 1950s playing with the likes of Prince Buster, Laurel Aitken and Max Romeo as a session musician in addition to creating his own recordings. He moved to the UK in the early 60s and continued performing live and playing as a session musician. He signed to Island Records in the 70s, releasing his first solo albums.In 1979 Rico met Jerry Dammers and began playing with The Specials. He became an honorary member of the band and featured prominently on some of their most famous tracks, along with Dick Cuthell, which produced a distinctive sound.In 1980 he released his first album for the 2 Tone label, That Man is Forward. Produced by Dick Cuthell and recorded in Jamaica over two sessions in Joe Gibbs studio. The album is a celebration of Jamaican musicians playing together, with the likes of Jah Jerry, Deadley Headley Bennet, Robbie Lyn, Sly Robbie, Ansel Collins -the list goes on.This new remaster celebrates its 40th Anniversary, originally released in March 1981, as part of the ongoing 2 Tone 40th Anniversary releases.That Man Is Forward Track List:Side One: Easy SnappinFiestaChang Kai ShekDont Stay Out LateSide 2Red TopEx (X) ParadiseGanjaThat Man Is ForwardJama Rico was the second album released on 2 Tone Records in 1982. This album felt like a celebration of Jamaican musicians - Jama Rico was an altogether different beast. This was a more resolute statement, more African in its rhythms and a hidden treasure within the 2 Tone label.This time the recording sessions were split between Joe Gibbs studio in Jamaica and sessions at Londons Town House Studios. The Jamaican sessions again were produced by Dick Cuthell and comprised of musician friends Sly Dunbar, Robbie Shakespeare, Headley Bennett, and Ansel Collins. The London sessions, produced by Dick and Jerry Dammers, featured Specials John Bradbury and Horace Panter, along with Tony Utah and Satch Dixon.Both packages are 3mm Spined Sleeve, 180gm Heavyweight Black Vinyl, printed inner and bellybandJama Rico Track List:Destroy ThemWe Want PeaceJam RockSome DayDistant DrumsLove JusticeJava Do The ReloadEaster Island