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Eddy Grant
Edmond M. Grant
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Edmond Montague Grant (born 5 March 1948) is a British singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and record producer. Noted for his genre-blending style and socially conscious lyrics, he is the creator of the musical genre known as ringbang. Grant rose to prominence as a founding member of the Equals, one of the UK's first racially mixed bands who are best remembered for the hit song "Baby, Come Back" (1967), which Grant wrote and performed lead guitar and backing vocals on. His subsequent solo career spawned songs such as "I Don't Wanna Dance" (1982), "Electric Avenue" (1983), and the anti-apartheid anthem "Gimme Hope Jo'anna" (1988). "Electric Avenue" reached platinum status, became his biggest international hit, and earned a Grammy Award nomination.
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Eddy Grant And Donald Trump Settle Copyright Lawsuit Over Use Of ‘Electric Avenue’ In Campaign Video
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Donald Trump and Eddy Grant Settle Lawsuit Over ‘Electric Avenue’ Campaign Video
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Eddy Grant takes legal action against Donald Trump over ‘Electric Avenue’ use
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Eddy Grant explained his song 'Electric Avenue' to Donald Trump's lawyers in a deposition. It did not go well.
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Electric Avenue — Eddy Grant’s response to riots in London made waves around the world
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Eddy Grant’s Hit ‘Electric Avenue’ Was a Response to London’s Brixton Riots: ‘The Song Was Intended As a Wake-Up Call’
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CARIBBEAT: Eddy Grant goes home to “Plaisance” with new album named for his Guyana hometown
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