The Federals

About The Federals

The Federals is the name of more than one artist: 1) jamaican reggae group 2) 50's doo wop band 3) indie rock 1) The Federals were formed in Kingston, Jamaica, in the mid-'60s by Valman Smykle, A.J. Franklin (aka Franklin Spence), and Scotty (born David Scott) -- the latter two both born in Westmoreland and transplanted to Kingston -- who were performing professionally by the end of 1967. They were working in the Sombrero Club in Kingston when they were seen by former singer Derrick Harriott, a producer/promoter who took them under his wing.

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