R.I.P. Count Suckle 1934 - 2014

Suckle was renowned for his huge contribution to the reggae, ska and sound system scene in the UK in the 50s and 60s. In 1956 he founded the Count Suckle Sound System. He was the owner and founder of clubs such as The Cue (later Q) Club and a resident deejay at The Roaring Twenties Club in Carnaby Street. This was, in fact, much more than a club, it was a place where intellectuals, soul mates and activists would meet. The Rolling Stones, The Who and The Animals were just some of the bands who came here in search of inspiration. Suckle also founded  Q Records, a short-lived subsidiary of the renowned Trojan Records label.
Count Suckle was good friends with Duke Vin, who died in 2012. Both were notorious for their legendary sound clashes. Luckily it was merely musical rivalry because they shared the same mission,  which was to promote ska, rocksteady and reggae.

If you're not familiar with the man's work, we recommend Gus Berger's 2008 cult movie 'Duke Vin, Count Suckle & the Birth of Ska in Britain'. Translation: Marjan Hannaert