Laurel & Hardy (reggae)
Laurel & Hardy were a British reggae cockney deejay duo best known for their hit single "Clunk Click". History Phaul (Paul) Dawkins (aka Laurel) (October 10th 1963- October 3rd 2022) and Anthony Robinson (aka Hardy) had originally worked together as a soul duo, but found more success after moving into reggae in 1978, initially performing under the name Reverend T and Pope Paul, along with a female singer known as the Virgin Mary. By the time of the release of their debut single ("You're Nicked") on Fashion Records in 1982, they were performing as Laurel & Hardy, adopting bowler hats, bow ties and suits in imitation of the comedy duo. They also made several television appearances which included The Tube and Number 73. "You're Nicked" was successful enough to get the duo signed by CBS Records, and they toured the UK supporting Pigbag, and then as headliners supported by Benjamin Zephaniah. They recorded a session for John Peel's BBC Radio 1 show in October 1982, for which they were backed by a band "The Lavender Hill Mob" including guitarist John Kpiaye and Aswad's Angus Gaye. They recorded another session for David Jensen's show in March 1983. Their most successful release