rockers revenge

studio music project formed by Arthur Baker in 1982

 

Members:

  • Donnie Calvin

  • Arthur Baker

  • Dwight Hawkes

  • Tina B

did you know?

  • Arthur Baker produced music for many famous artists such as, Afrika Bambaataa, Donna Summer, Planet Patrol and New Order.

  • "Walking on Sunshine" peaked at number 1 on the US Dance chart and number 4 in the UK. It featured reggae artist Donnie Calvin and was engineered by Arthur Baker. Tina B, who is married to Baker, contributed to backing vocals, writing, and arrangement.

  • "The Harder They Come" in 1983 and "Living for the Weekend" in 1984 also made it to the charts.

  • They experimented with early elements of freestyle music.

  • Rockers Revenge disbanded in 1984 due to a lack of chart success. Baker moved to other projects, and Donnie retired from his musical career. Their track "Battle Cry" was featured in the movie Beat Street and its soundtrack album.

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