Celebrating Steel Pulse
Commemorating one of reggae’s most iconic albums ‘Handsworth Revolution’ by Birmingham’s very own Steel Pulse
Birmingham Mural
In 2018, of the North-Birmingham area Handsworth, a Mural was unveiled and dedicated to legendary roots reggae band ‘Steel Pulse’ (‘Steel’ represented being strong and ‘Pulse’, a heart pulse heartbeat)
Handsworth Revolution by Punch RecordsPunch Records
Since being formed in 1975 at Handsworth Wood Boys School, Steel Pulse have released a number of albums; including; Babylon the Bandit which won the Best Reggae Album at The Grammy Awards in 1987
Handsworth Revolution by Punch RecordsPunch Records
Their most recent 2019 album Mass Manipulation which was nominated for the Best Reggae Album at The Grammy Awards in 2019
Historic Album
The unveiled Mural is a recreation of the sleeve to the Steel Pulse album Handsworth Revolution which was released in 1978 and coincided with National Album Day
Handsworth Revolution by Punch RecordsPunch Records
The Mural was unveiled in front of the Handsworth Wellbeing Centre by founding members of the band, Basil Gabbidon & Mykaell Riley
Handsworth Revolution by Punch RecordsPunch Records
The Mural can be found in Birmingham at Handsworth Park, and is a local attraction for visitors
You can find more information about the Mural here: wearepunch.co.uk/handsworth-revolution
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