Chalice is a Jamaican reggae band formed in 1980 in Gibraltar Hill, St. Mary. Chalice is probably best known for their performances at the Reggae Sunsplash music festival.
The band was formed in 1980, taking its name from a smoking pipe By 1981 they were a local success and in 1982 their debut album, Blasted, spawned two hit singles in Jamaica. "I Still Love You" stayed at number one for seven weeks, and "Good To Be There" broke the Top 10 the following year.
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Peel played tracks from the group on his radio programmes in the 80's, but never revisited them until 2000, when he played their 1982 track, 'I'm Trying' on his show.
Shows Played[]
- 01 August 1982 (BFBS): I'm Trying (7") Pipe Music
- 16 November 1982: Can't Dub (7") Pipe Music
- 29 November 1982: Can't Dub (7") Pipe Music
- 01 December 1982 (BFBS): Can't Dub (7") Pipe Music
- 1983
- 14 February 1983: I'm Trying (7") Pipe Music
- 20 February 1983 (BFBS): I'm Trying (7") Pipe Music
- 09 June 1983: Stew Peas (7") Pipe Music
- 19 June 1983 (BFBS): Stew Peas (7") Pipe Music
- 1985
- 07 May 1985: A Wicked Intention (12") Diamond C International
- 1986
- 04 February 1986: Revival Time (7") CTS
- 12 February 1986: Revival Time (7") CTS
- 24 June 1986: In A Dance Hall Daze (7") CTS
- 15 July 1986: In A Dance Hall Daze (7") CTS
- 16 September 1986: Boota (7") Diamond C International
- 2000
- 05 January 2000: 'I'm Trying (7")' (Pipe Music)