Welcome to Flashback Project
"Flashback is more than a passion for me, I have existed, lived and performed in Flashback."
Leee John
An Introduction
Imagination, my group from the 80’s, were one of the most popular brit soul funk groups to come out of the UK with hits like Body Talk, Just An Illusion and Music And Lights, to name but a few.
My inspiration for music came from the history of so many pioneers from America; the Afro-Caribbean and Asian influences.
In the UK, I discovered an industry that was not an easy road for people of colour. However, they managed to uplift themselves beyond those issues and share their legacy of music to the world.
The influences and achievements of these people far out-merit the awards themselves. Preparing for this film documentary opened the doorway to the lives of so many musical artists, DJ’s, record producers, writers and musical icons who influenced not just the UK, but the world.
FLASHBACK highlights through our timeline a wealth of knowledge and discovery.
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Key Points
Flashback is a universal journey that takes us from the turn of the 20th century right up to present day.
FLASHBACK shows the development of black music in the UK from the early days of post war Britain, through cultural and political evolution to our present day multicultural society.
The influx of foreign cultures greatly influenced and reshaped music, art and culture in the UK. The movement of British black bands, clubs, pirate radio stations and a mass of black artists on TV, especially in the 1980s, included genres such as jazz, calypso, reggae, 2tone, British soul, lovers rock, Brit funk, dubstep, drum and bass, UK Garage, Hip-Hop and house music, all with their very own UK fl avour.
In FLASHBACK we not only highlight the London scene, but many areas of Britain where other music scenes, musicians and artists were producing and creating their own unique identities.
"A lot of the bands from the UK had been part of the club scene since the late 70s and early 80’s. We supported them because we knew them, bands like Incognito, Light of the World, Central Line, Junior, Linx and Imagination."
Leee John
Contains over 400 hours of film edited into various chapters, with over 100 interviews.
- Will be explanatory documentary, it will entertain and take you on a social, political, musical journey.
- One important factor about FLASHBACK is that it is a very strong visual and musical project, including unseen footage, photos and rare live performances.
- The film is essential to music history that will influence all ages; from the very young to the older generation.
- We can guarantee that there will be songs that you will recognise but you may not know the artists, or that they are British.
- As producers of FLASHBACK, we have personally committed our funds and resources to the project.
- The project is being developed into a wide range of products including a Series for broadcast and streaming platforms, a Feature length film, an App for use as an educational tool, Soundtrack album, Exhibition and much more.
Leee and Noah Harries working hard on the Flashback documentary April 2021
Artists
Featuring:
- DIZZEE RASCAL
- LABI SIFFRE
- VV BROWN
- PATTI BOULAYE
- MAXI PRIEST
- EDDY GRANT
- BILLY OCEAN
- RUBY TURNER
- BEVERLEY KNIGHT
- TREVOR NELSON
- ALI CAMPBELL (UB40)
- KENNY LYNCH
- JANET KAY
- PHIL FEARON (GALAXY)
- MYKAELL RILEY (STEEL PULSE)
- CLEM CURTIS (THE FOUNDATIONS)
- COURTNEY PINE
- JAKI GRAHAM
- JULIAN JOSEPH
- DANNY JOHN- JULES (ACTOR)
- DENISE PEARSON (5 STAR)
- DAVID GRANT (LINX)
- ANDREW ROACHFORD (ROACHFORD)
- JAZZIE B (SOUL 2 SOUL)
- GREG EDWARDS (DJ)
- MIKE LINDUP (LEVEL 42)
- BILL SHARPE (SHAKATAK)
- JUNIOR GISCOMBE
- PAULINE BLACK (THE SELECTER)
- CARROLL THOMPSON
- NEVILLE STAPLE (THE SPECIALS)
- CARL DOUGLAS
- Bazil Meade
- Angie Greaves
- Marcia Escoffery
- Maxi Jazz (Faithless)
- DJ Spoony
- Natalie Stewart (Floetry)
- Elaine Delmar
- Jordan Kensington
- Simon Bartholomew (The Brand New Heavies)
- Gordon Mac (DJ)
- David McAlmont
- YOLANDA BROWN
- KENNY WELLINGTON (LIGHT OF THE WORLD)
- OMAR
- NORMAN JAY (DJ)
- ROBBIE VINCENT (DJ)
- CAMMELLE HINDS (CENTRAL LINE)
- PRECIOUS WILSON (ERUPTION)
- DAVID JOESPH (HI-TENSION)
- GENO WASHINGTON
- GEORGE POWER (DJ)
- BLUEY (INCOGNITO)
- DENNIS BOVELL (MATUMBI)
- PAUL ‘TROUBLE’ ANDERSON (DJ)
- CARL MACINTOSH (LOOSE ENDS)
- MORGAN KAHN (MANAGER)
- VICTOR ROMERO EVANS (ACTOR)
- TONY HALL (MANAGER)
- LORRAINE MCINTOSH (THE COOL NOTES)
- STEVE SILVARI (CENTRAL LINE)
- BOBBY FARRELL (BONEY M.)
- MAIZIE WILLIAMS (BONEY M.)
- TEDDY OSEI (OSIBISA)
- DELROY MURRAY (TOTAL CONTRAST)
- HAMISH STUART (AVERAGE WHITE BAND)
- MADELINE BELL (BLUE MINK)
- KEITH HARRIS (MANAGER)
- JULIET ROBERTS (WORKING WEEK)
- LINDA LEWIS
- Nadine Benjamin
- Kim Appleby (Mel and Kim)
- Cleveland Watkiss
- Ty
- Paul Gladstone Reid
- Denys Baptiste
- Lemar
- Fabio (DJ)
- MIQUEL BROWN
- IRONIK
- APACHE INDIAN
- DON-E
- ERROL REID (CHINA BLACK)
- SHARA NELSON
- JEFFREY DANIEL (SHALAMAR)
- KENNY THOMAS
- CLEO HIGGINS (CLEOPATRA)
- TREVOR SHAKES (DJ)
- LEON HERBERT (ACTOR)
- STEVE NICHOLS (LOOSE ENDS)
- PAUL MEDFORD (ACTOR)
- MICHAEL & DAVID MILLINER (THE PASADENAS)
- TONY SWAIN (PRODUCER)
- DAVE BROWN (DJ)
- ROY CARTER (HEATWAVE)
- MICHAEL GRANT & DENNIS SEATON (MUSICAL YOUTH)
- ORPHY ROBINSON (MUSICIAN)
- NAT AUGUSTIN (LIGHT OF THE WORLD)
- DEZ PARKES (DJ)
- BRIAN CLARKE (DESIGNER)
- TONY MONSON (DJ)
- SHIRLEY THOMPSON (CLASSICAL COMPOSER)
- PEARLY GATES (THE FLIRTATIONS)
- Barrie Sharpe
- Mark Moore (S'Express)
- Dionne Bromfield
- Richard "Cass" Lewis (Skunk Anansie)
- Chi-chi Nwanoku
- Robbie Maddix (Stone Roses)
- Ocean Wisdom
- Femi Williams (Young Disciples)
The Team
Meet the dedicated team behind Flashback
Leee John
Executive Producer/Director
With a wealth of talent, Leee has applied his many skills as a film Producer, Actor, Director, Writer and of course singer, best-known for being the front man of the 1980’s soul brit funk group, Imagination.
Read more HideLeee’s career has spanned over 30 years with hit records including Body Talk, Music And Lights, In And Out Of Love and Just An Illusion to name but a few. Worldwide, Leee has sold over 30 million singles and albums.
He has had his own chat show, has produced three film documentaries, starred in the musical Hot Mikado and also the classic BBC series Dr Who. Leee recently received two lifetime achievement awards in France and Sweden for his work as an Ambassador for the SOS Children Village Charity. Leee is now a Co-producer, Writer and Director of the fi lm documentary FLASHBACK - The History Of UK Black Music - which is his life’s passion; to honour the many artists of yesterday, today and tomorrow
Amadin Ryan
Producer/Director
Amadin Ryan has worked within film, television and media for over twenty years. After attending his fi rst International Broadcast Convention in Amsterdam, he was invited to help form a film technology company developing cutting edge, state of the art film scanners and other essential film innovations.
Read more HideHis work took him all around the world, from Hollywood to Bollywood, learning much about the industry, production and post production and making many friends and key contacts. After nearly eight years and thousands of air miles, Amadin was invited to join 1900 productions and moved back to London. Two years later AMO Media Group was formed. As one of the directors, his roles include post production, business development and public relations.
Amadin’s main focus since then has been film making, promoting British film talent and technology in both the UK and overseas. He also worked with a number of agencies, committees and government bodies to help deliver a broadcast Legacy for the industry post 2012.
At present Amadin is involved in a number of feature film projects in UK and the US, doing what he loves; producing and directing.
Tyrus Parks
US Producer
Tyrus Parks is an American Film and TV producer who specializes in project and talent development. He was born and raised in Atlanta, Georgia with an undying love for television & film, music, and helping others.
Read more HideTyrus earned his start in the industry acquiring film for the Georgia University circuit. After several successful years as an Acquisitions agent he relocated to Los Angeles. In Los Angeles Tyrus landed in the role of international distribution and acquisitions of formats agent with A+E Networks, Lifetime and History Channel. Deciding to expand his horizons, Tyrus began consulting with V Victory productions as a distributor and content creator while simultaneously launching his own multimedia company MoorLife Marketing Group based in Los Angeles, California and Atlanta, Georgia.
Archie Carmichael
UK Associate Producer
Archie Carmichael, has worked within the Music business Industry for over 25 years, born in London and raised with a lifelong passion for Music, Film, TV and the creative Arts.
Read more HideHis work includes a portfolio of renowned UK & Intl Media Ent companies such as Variety, Music and Media/Billboard group, Music Week, Music Business International, Pollstar as well as IQ & the International Live Music Conference (ILMC) and in that time has firmly established himself as a key business professional working with a long list of industry contacts across the world.
In addition to working as UK Associate Producer on Flashback, he also works in Artist Music Management and is Music Consultant and Project Manager for Bossa Brazil a London/ São Paulo, Brazil based Intl Media Promotions Agency.
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