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Big Mountain (band)
American reggae band
Big Mountain | |
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Pol'and'Rock Festival 2018 | |
| Also known as | Shiloh |
| Origin | San Diego, California, United States |
| Genres | Reggae |
| Years active | 1988–present |
| Labels | |
| Members | Joaquin "Quino" McWhinney Michael Hyde Paul "Groove Galore" Kastick Richard "Goofy" Campbell Reggie Griffin Danny Lopilato Andre Sias Luis Castillo Jakob McWhinney Michael Ortiz |
| Past members | Lynn Copeland Gregory Blakney Jerome Cruz Manfred Reinke Lance Rhodes James McWhinney Tony Chin Billy "Bones" Stoll Carlton "Santa" Davis Carlos Arias Stephen Kamada/Tim Pacheco |
| Website | bigmountainband.com |
Big Mountain is an American reggae band formed in 1986 at San Diego, California by vocalist Joaquin "Quino" McWhinney. The band gained wide recognition and became known for its cover of Peter Frampton's "Baby, I Love Your Way", which became a top 10 hit single in the US in early 1994, reaching No. 6 on the US Billboard Hot 100, No. 1 on the Mainstream Top 40 and No. 2 in the UK.
History
The evolution of the Big Mountain band starte
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Joaquin McWhinney Reveals Why Reggae Is All About Resistance & Harmony Even Today
Social unrest, the African-American community, conflict in the world and Reggae. And the one thing connecting all of these elements is a band called Big Mountain. During the time of the American Civil War and prior to that—during the era of slavery—music, as a culture, became an undercurrent that helped serve as an escape route for most African Americans; a way to escape the realities of their circumstances, an outlet to their sufferings—mental, emotional and physical—by the hands of the prevalent white bureaucracy. That's as early as I can trace back the beginnings of what would, in later years, come to be known as Reggae—a genre of music that originated out of Jamaica and resonated as the voice of African-Americans, everywhere.
“In the late 80s,” says Joaquin ‘Quino' McWhinney, the front man of one of the world's biggest phenomena in reggae, Big Mountain, “a generation of folk got to see a lot of great reggae back in those days.” I am sitting with the artist on an interview,
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Joaquin”Quino”McWhinney reggae activist-Ep.227
Joaquin “Quino” McWhinney, the visionary behind the renowned reggae group Big Mountain, holds a multifaceted persona as the band’s founder and lead singer. Hailing from the vibrant city of San Diego, California, Quino’s musical journey has traversed the heights of success and profound societal impact.
In 1994, Big Mountain’s irresistible sound catapulted them to the summit of the music industry, as their single “Baby, I Love Your Way” soared to the coveted #1 position on the esteemed Billboard chart. This remarkable achievement solidified Big Mountain’s place in reggae history, captivating audiences worldwide with their infectious melodies and empowering lyrics. Emboldened by their initial triumph, Joaquin and his group embarked on a prolific creative journey, producing captivating albums that resonated deeply with fans and critics alike.
However, amidst the whirlwind of recording sessions and extensive tours, Joaquin McWhinney yearned for a change of pace and direction. Driven by a p
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