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Reggae band ''Boil Up'' were [[Gary Clarkson]] (rhythm guitar, vocals), [[Brian McMillan]] (lead guitar), [[Eric McLeod]] (bass), [[Mark Kington]] (sax) and [[Stu Armstrong]] (drums). They are considered by some to be the band that lead to the revival of roots music in the 2000s.  
 
Reggae band ''Boil Up'' were [[Gary Clarkson]] (rhythm guitar, vocals), [[Brian McMillan]] (lead guitar), [[Eric McLeod]] (bass), [[Mark Kington]] (sax) and [[Stu Armstrong]] (drums). They are considered by some to be the band that lead to the revival of roots music in the 2000s.  
  
Gary Clarkson had previously cofounded [[Dry Riser]] (reputedly Hamilton's first reggae band) and has later ended up in [[Cosmic Ska Child]].  Mark Kington was formerly a staple member of [[King Biscuit]].  Stu Armstrong was also of [[Bwa da Riddim]].  [[Brian McMillan]] went on to form [[Cornerstone Roots]].  He is now known as [[Brian Ruawai]]
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Gary Clarkson had previously cofounded [[Dry Riser]], later named D-Riser, (reputedly Hamilton's first reggae band) and has later ended up in [[Cosmic Ska Child]].  Mark Kington was formerly a staple member of [[King Biscuit]].  Stu Armstrong was the sales person for Contact89FM and also of [[Bwa da Riddim]].  [[Brian McMillan]] went on to form [[Cornerstone Roots]].  He is now known as [[Brian Ruawai]]
  
 
Daniel (?) managed this band although Adam Hyde also managed them for about 5 minutes. Adam ran for the Hamilton Arts Council specifically to get Boil Up into the Hamilton Council chambers to perform some songs infront of the arts council. They were awarded a $500 grant as a result which helped fund their CD.
 
Daniel (?) managed this band although Adam Hyde also managed them for about 5 minutes. Adam ran for the Hamilton Arts Council specifically to get Boil Up into the Hamilton Council chambers to perform some songs infront of the arts council. They were awarded a $500 grant as a result which helped fund their CD.

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Reggae band Boil Up were Gary Clarkson (rhythm guitar, vocals), Brian McMillan (lead guitar), Eric McLeod (bass), Mark Kington (sax) and Stu Armstrong (drums). They are considered by some to be the band that lead to the revival of roots music in the 2000s.

Gary Clarkson had previously cofounded Dry Riser, later named D-Riser, (reputedly Hamilton's first reggae band) and has later ended up in Cosmic Ska Child. Mark Kington was formerly a staple member of King Biscuit. Stu Armstrong was the sales person for Contact89FM and also of Bwa da Riddim. Brian McMillan went on to form Cornerstone Roots. He is now known as Brian Ruawai

Daniel (?) managed this band although Adam Hyde also managed them for about 5 minutes. Adam ran for the Hamilton Arts Council specifically to get Boil Up into the Hamilton Council chambers to perform some songs infront of the arts council. They were awarded a $500 grant as a result which helped fund their CD.


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