Junior Byles: Mr Curly Locks
Probably the most bizarre moment at Rebel Salute 2004 was the appearance of Junior Byles. The mentally incapacitated singer of classic songs like Curly Locks and Fade Away seemed dazed when he hit the stage and saw the sea of fans. After a stuttering start, Byles brought the house down with songs familiar to many in the audience. However, they did not know who recorded them. Those songs, which also include Beat Down Babylon, were cut during the 1970s when Byles enjoyed a purple patch with several producers, notably the eccentric Lee ‘Scratch’ Perry.