WAYNE ARMOND ( Cow Boy )

 

 
 

WAYNE ARMOND

(Musician / Composer / Producer)

Wayne Armond has had many years experience in Jamaican bands. 

From the seventies, the HELLS ANGELS (a group formed in high 

school) worked tirelessly on the then flourishing live music circuit in 

Jamaica, playing the hits of the day and backing local music heroes 

the likes of the WAILERS, KEN BOOTHE, DELROY WILSON, DERRICK 

HARRIOTT, MARCIA GRIFFITHS,ROY SHIRLEY and many others who 

went on to become international stars.

 

 

 

In 1978, Wayne became the guitarist with the famous BYRON LEE 

AND THE DRAGONAIRES getting his first taste of working 

internationally. Wayne's thirst for originality led to the formation of 

CHALICE in 1980. Known for their emotional and energetic 

performances worldwide, CHALICE has also had many local hit 

recordings, I STILL LOVE YOU (1981), a heart wrenching ballad 

sung by Wayne stayed a top the local charts for fourteen weeks, 

GOOD TO BE THERE, CAN'T DUB, DANGEROUS DISTURBANCES, 

REVIVAL TIME, POCOMANIA DAY and the popular DANCE HALL 

PHILHARMONIC, all hit the Jamaican top ten. Chalice had the 

distinction of being the first reggae group to perform in Istanbul, 

Turkey and also the first pop group to perform in Mexico City after a 

fifteen year ban on pop concerts in that city.

  

 

 

In a period of inactivity for Chalice, Wayne was offered the position 

as guitar player for Jimmy Cliff's band, a position which Wayne 

regards an honour as Cliff, an icon in reggae and pop music, is one 

of Wayne's heroes. The association lasted for six years, in that time, 

Wayne played on many of Cliff's new songs including the hit from 

COOL RUNNINGS (I CAN SEE CLEARLY NOW) and toured the world.

Wayne also works as a guitarist for another Jamaican icon, MONTY 

ALEXANDER.He has recorded two albums with this jazz legend. 

As a song writer Wayne has written many songs for other artistes, 

most notable being RIGHTOUS YOUTH(Richie Spice)THE LION AND 

THE LAMB (RITA MARLEY), CHEATER (SPANNER BANNER), WOMAN 

(MARCIA GRIFFITHS), SECOND CLASS (CAROL GONZALES & BUJU 

BANTON), RIGHTEOUS YOUTH (RICHIE SPICE). Other artistes who 

have done Wayne's songs include J.C. LODGE, DENNIS BROWN, 

CULTURE and TYRONE TAYLOR.

 

 


As a session guitarist Wayne has recorded with many reggae 

artistes at home and abroad including ALPHA BLONDY (IVORY 


COAST, AFRICA), PIEER POLJAK and BERNARD LAVILLIER (FRANCE) 

MAXI PRIEST (UK) MANU DIBANGO (AFRICA) CARLTON PRIDE (the 

son of black country and western singer CHARLIE PRIDE) (USA) and 

his credits with local stars reads like a who's who. 

In 2010, he composed and recorded the Soundtrack for the Storm 

Saulter full length feature film "BETTER MUS COME" which featured 

a number of songs performed by the Artiste "M" including the Title 

track "Still Searching For Better''

 

 


In 2011 Wayne was the musical director for the musical comedy 

"ELove"...a play starring Carol Gonzales and A.J Brown and directed 

by Pablo Hoilette...he recorded original arrangements from the score 

to suit the Caribbean culture.

Wayne has worked for producers CLIVE HUNT, MIKEY BENNETT, 

PETER ASHBOURNE and HENRY K (USA) and is a Producer for hire in 

his own right

Currently performing with CHALICE, his duet WARM & EASY, and 

the acoustic trio JAKOOSTIC.Wayne has also recorded a solo 

instrumental album (A Jamaican Tribute to legendary songwriter 

Burt Bacarach) and an acoustic / vocal album with the group 

Jakoostic. He is currently preparing a Chalice Anniversary Album 

due this year 

Wayne is married and has four children.

 


Because he was exposed to diverse Jamaican sounds, Armond appreciates quality songs with patriotic themes. Some of his work with Chalice includes the tracks, "Still Love You",  and "True Love "

 

 

 
 


 


This song makes me long for the peace and serenity of Jamaican country living..
and how it should be. A simpler time. 
It reminds me of when Chalice lived in the hills of Gibralta, St. Mary.




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