Woolleys Beat

The Musical Youth Story (Dennis Seaton)


Listen Later

It’s been just over 40 years since the Birmingham reggae group’s last chart success.

Today, a grown-up Dennis Seaton knows his way around the business and has set his sights on going one better in the Grammys since his young group lost out to Culture Club.

Despite being only 13 years old , Seaton replaced the lead singer of Musical Youth and qnd surprised many when they topped the UK charts in 1982 with 'Pass The Dutchie'.


In this podcast recorded in 2024, Dennis reveals what effect that success had on him at such a young age and how the band evolved in the ever-changing world of pop.


Series 6, Episode 4

...more
View all episodesView all episodes
Download on the App Store

Woolleys BeatBy Ian Woolley