Cool Sticky

b. Uziah Thompson, 1 August 1936, Mannings Support, Jamaica, Western world Indies. The Thompson family members got relocated to Kingston by the first 50s as well as the youthful Uziah was motivated by Coxsone Dodd’s audio system. Thompson became a devotee of ‘Down Defeat’ and persuaded Dodd to consider him on being a ‘roadie’. As the audio was playing he’d loiter with the decks for an opportunity to demonstrate his DJ abilities. His perseverance paid when the audio’s employer DJ Ruler Stitt handed down him the mike. Thompson’s efficiency impressed Dodd who released his DJ profession at Studio room One. The manufacturer was motivated by Thompson’s gimmicky vocals and utilized him to speak the introduction to the Skatalites’ ‘Weapons Of Navarone’. The group also documented with Duke Reid who enlisted Thompson to execute in the discharge of ‘Ball Of Fireplace’ so when a resident DJ in the Treasure Isle audio system. His spoken preambles led to further periods with several manufacturers in Jamaica. His position was further improved with Joe Gibbs’ creation of ‘Teach To Soulsville’. He performed as Great Sticky, that was a mention of his, at that time, untapped percussion skill. The tune enjoyed international publicity since it was highlighted on the favorite UK released compilation Jackpot Of Strikes. Thompson last appearance being a vocalist was on ‘CN Express’, a edition of Monty Morris’ ‘State What You’re Stating’. In 1970 Thompson made a decision to pursue his profession being a percussionist as he sensed the prospects to get a DJ had been limited. His first contribution is at classes with Lee Perry who experienced embarked on his renowned alliance with Bob Marley. In 1971 while doing work for Perry he launched Gregory Isaacs towards the maker who created them in mixture for the discharge of ‘You Are My Sunlight’. Like a percussionist Thompson continuing to aid the Wailers to the middle-70s. In 1976 his skilful intonation was utilised at Joe Gibbs’ studio room where he performed on some groundbreaking strikes notably, Tradition’s ‘Two Sevens Clash’, Althea And Donna’s ‘Up City Top Rating’ and Dennis Dark brown’s ‘Cash IN MY OWN Pocket’. Using the Mighty Gemstones he played around the traditional ‘Right Period’ and offered ‘innovative percussion’ on THE WORLD. Thompson continuing to operate in session to reggae’s digital age group when the apparent economics practically eradicated the necessity for live music artists overnight. Thompson is currently regarded as an elder statesman from the market having been finally recognized for his contribution in the first ska hits nearly 30 years after documenting them.