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SPANNER BANNER’S BIOGRAPHY

Joseph Anthony Bonner nacido en Rock Hall, St. Andrew, Jamaica artista conocido como Spanner Banner ha surgido como uno de los artistas mas prominentes del momento en Jamaica. Fue el primer hermano en recibir exito en una familia musical incluyendo figuras como Richie Spice’, ‘Snatcha Lion’, ‘Jah Mikes’ y Pliers del legendario duo de Chakademus y Pliers.

Spanner Banner recibio su mayor felicidad a temprana edad con su primer sencillo 'Life Goes On' producido por Winston Riley en los 90's. La cancion domino todas las carteleras localmente al igual que internacionalmente. Otras canciones como 'Live and Learn', 'Michelle', y 'Tease me, Tease me' estuvieron en las top 10 del conteo britanico de musica reggae.

Ya que su inspiracion principal proviene del legendario Bob Marley, era mas que adecuado luego del exito de su primer tema, que Spanner Banner fuera firmado por Island Records. Su primer album 'Chill', producido por Sly & Robbie, lo posiciono en la escena del reggae Jamaiquino e implanto admiracion y reconocimiento en la escena del reggae internacional. El album incluia los exitos ‘What We Need Is Love', 'You Gotta Be', 'Universal Love' y 'Cheater'.

Durante esta extensa carrera Spanner trabajo con algunos de los mas respetados productores en la industria incluyendo a King Jammys, Jeremy Harding, Bobby Digital y Clive Hunt. Spanner abandono Island Records en el 96 para perseguir una carrera independiente, creo la compañia 'Sweet Angel Productions' con la cual lanzo el album 'Lovers Story.' Este album incluye las canciones 'Ladies Night' (featuring Sean Paul), y 'Tears in the Rain'.

Luego del exito de Lover’s Story lanzo el album 'Real Love' con Heart Beat Records. Sus grandes exitos fueron recopilados en un album de la disquera The Twin Brothers luego de 10 años en los principales puestos del genero reggae.

Spanner Banner estuvo de gira intensamente en Estados Unidos, Europa, Africa y el Caribe. Luego de eso se mudo a Europa donde grabo por varios años, a su regreso a Jamaicacomenzo a trabajar con sus hermanos Richie Spice, Chuck Fender, y Anthony Cruz, bajo la disquera the Fifth Element.

Bajo el manejo de The Fifth Element Spanner completo otra gira extensa por los Estados Unidos en el 2005 y 2006, pero esta vez acompañado de Richie Spice con tremendas presentaciones en grandes festivales como 'Reggae on the River', 'Westchester Reggae Fest’, Elite Ark, New York., etc. Spanner continuo presentandose en Jamaica en festivales locales como ‘Island Explosion’, ‘All Spice Culture in the Hills’, ‘A St. Mary Mi Come From’, ‘Guinness Sting’, Rebel Salute’ y en varios festivales en el Caribe.

Su nuevo album estara a la venta este verano y cuenta con la participacion de varios los mejores productores de Jamaica. El album incluye canciones como 'Make Me Hot'
(featuring Anthony B), 'Bright Fire' (on Pauperous label) y 'One Love' (en el Heavenly rhythm) producido por Don Corleon. Spanner Banner ha comprobado ser un talentoso cantante y productor en la industria del reggae por muchos años.

SPANNER BANNER’S BIOGRAPHY
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Born Joseph Anthony Bonner at Rock Hall, St. Andrew, Jamaica the artist known as Spanner Banner has emerged as one of Jamaica’s most prominent artists to date. He was the first sibling to receive critical mainstream success in a musical family that includes Bonner siblings ‘Richie Spice’, ‘Snatcha Lion’, ‘Jah Mikes’ and Pliers of the legendary musical duo, Chakademus and Pliers.

Spanner Banner received his major ‘buss’ at an early age with his first single 'Life Goes On', produced by Winston Riley in the 1990’s. The song dominated the charts locally as well as internationally. Other hit songs like, 'Live and Learn', 'Michelle', and 'Tease me, Tease me', were situated on the top ten British Reggae Music Chart.

Since his inspiration stems from the legendary musician Bob Marley, it was only fitting, after the reeling success of his debut song, that Spanner Banner was signed to Island Records. His debut album, 'Chill', produced by Sly & Robbie, further cemented his mark on the Jamaican Reggae music scene as it attained international recognition. The album included the hits, ‘What We Need Is Love', 'You Gotta Be', 'Universal Love' and 'Cheater'.

During his expansive career, Spanner worked with some of the most prominent producers in the industry including King Jammys, Jeremy Harding, Bobby Digital and Clive Hunt. Spanner left Island Records in 1996, and ventured out on his own.
He launched his own imprint, 'Sweet Angel Productions', on which he released, the critically acclaimed album 'Lovers Story.' Lover’s Story dropped hit songs such as 'Ladies Night' (featuring Sean Paul), and 'Tears in the Rain'.

After the success of Lover’s Story, he released the world-renowned album 'Real Love' on Heart Beat Records. After a decade of chart-topping hits, his success was encapsulated on the 'Spanner Banner’s Greatest Hits' album on The Twin Brothers record label.

Spanner Banner toured extensively in North America, Europe, Africa, and the Caribbean. He relocated to the United Kingdom where he performed and recorded for a number of years. He later returned to Jamaica and immediately began work with his brother Richie Spice, Chuck Fender, and Anthony Cruz, under the Fifth Element record label.

Under the management of 5th Element, Spanner completed another widespread tour of the United States with Richie Spice, in 2005 and 2006 where he performed at huge festivals such as 'Reggae on the River', 'Westchester Reggae Fest’, Elite Ark, New York., etc. Spanner continues to perform locally in Jamaica at ‘Island Explosion’, ‘All Spice Culture in the Hills’, ‘A St. Mary Mi Come From’, ‘Guinness Sting’, Rebel Salute’ and several other festivals in the Caribbean.

His new album is scheduled to be released this summer and will feature some of Jamaica's finest producers. The album includes songs like 'Make Me Hot' (featuring Anthony B), 'Bright Fire' (on Pauperous label) and 'One Love' (done on the Heavenly rhythm) produced by Don Corleon. Spanner Banner has proven himself to be a gifted and talented singer/songwriter/producer and performer in the Reggae Music Industry for an impressive number of years.