![Wiki Loves Africa Share pictures of "African people at work" with the entire world and win great prizes! Find out more Cerrar Rex Lawson From Wikipedia, free encyclopedia Jim (1935–1971), known as Cardinal Rex, was a singer, trumpeter bandleader from Kalabari, Nigeria. He became one best-known highlife musicians 1960s in when his band dominated Nigeria’s scene. Contents [hide] 1 Background 2 Musical career 3 Death 4 Discography 5 legacy 6 Notes 7 References 8 External links Background[edit] born to Igbo Kalabari parents 1935,in New Calabar, Nigeria career[edit] began Port Harcourt bandboy for Lord Eddyson's Starlight Melody Orchestra. later played Sammy Obot, Bobby Ben Victor Olaiya, Chris Ajilo, other Ghanaian Nigerian bands. His greatest success came leader Majors Band (also called Rivers Men years); their recorded hits include So ala teme, Yellow Sisi, Gowon Special, Jolly Papa. A highly emotional deep musician, weep shed tears while singing own songs on stage, notably haunting teme. The late Sir Maliki Showman, famous tenor saxophonist who Law Benson Uwaifo, remembers always placing music over money. is famed infectious gregariousness, musical vision, talent, perseverance individuality. After death, re-established themselves Professional Seagulls Dance Peacocks band.[1] Death[edit] died 1971 car accident way play show Warri, 36 years old. continued Seagulls.[2] married Chief (Mrs.) Regina October 2008.[3] Discography[edit] Albums Abari Biya (as Lawson) Bere Bote Owuna Derina Nume Inye Contributing artist Rough Guide Highlife (2003, World Music Network) legacy[edit] loved this day are regularly performed danced live shows Nigeria, number young have remixed some old hits, relevance continues be felt. most popular were "Love Adure" "Sawale". single "Sawale" hit all has been various countries like Ethiopia. by Flavour N'abania make song, "Nwa Baby (Ashawo)". Notes[edit] Jump up ^ http://www.discogs.com/artist/Rex+Jim+Lawson?filter_anv=1&anv=Cardinal+Rex+Jim+Lawson Collins (1985), p. 51 "PMAN mourns death Rex-Lawson's wife". NigeriaFilms.com. 25 2008. References[edit] John (1985). Musicmakers West Africa. Three Continents Press. ISBN 0-89410-075-0. links[edit] Listen Lawson's Online Contemporary Database - gives date 1976 Sonhala Olumnese (March 2003). "Remembering Lawson". Niger Delta Congress. Authority control WorldCat Identities VIAF: 201883 BNF: cb13946511f (data) Categories: Musicians StateNigerian musicians1930 birthsRoad incident deaths Nigeria1971 deathsNigerian bandleaders20th-century Navigation menu Not logged inTalkContributionsCreate accountLog inArticleTalkReadEditView historySearch Search Wikipedia Go Main page Featured content Current events Random article Donate store Interaction Help About Community portal Recent changes Contact Tools What here Related Upload file Special pages Permanent link Page information Wikidata item Cite Print/export Create book Download PDF Printable version Languages Add This last edited 30 September 2017, 19:08. Text available under Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License; additional terms may apply. By using site, you agree Terms Use Privacy Policy. Wikipedia® registered trademark Wikimedia Foundation, Inc., non-profit organization. policyAbout WikipediaDisclaimersContact WikipediaDevelopersCookie statementMobile viewWikimedia Foundation Powered MediaWiki](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimMHz-I4oFVt9LB_hybvEsQoD4-F438T5s4KsPUbyitzbGstWZJl8IfXM11uHkviayrkRUIu3Wz5m2lOTpUjadMyFZgkVLLzqfDkGi0pD2j_zmhekwAWpGUNF61igrimFknyYIHD9yEKYR/s1600/rex+lawson.JPG)
Rex Jim Lawson (1935–1971), known as Cardinal Rex, was a singer, trumpeter and bandleader from Kalabari, Nigeria. He became one of the best-known highlife musicians of the 1960s in Africa when Cardinal and his band dominated Nigeria’s highlife scene. He was born to Igbo and Kalabari parents in 1935,in New Calabar, Nigeria. Rex Lawson began his career in Port Harcourt as a bandboy for Lord Eddyson's Starlight Melody Orchestra. He later played with Sammy Obot, Bobby Ben Victor Olaiya, Chris Ajilo, and other Ghanaian and Nigerian musicians and bands. His greatest success came as the leader of the Majors Band (also called the Rivers Men in later years); their recorded hits include So ala teme, Yellow Sisi, Gowon Special, and Jolly Papa.
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