Why the Cimarons are one of the greatest British bands of all time – as documentary Harder Than the Rock shows

By Kenny Monrose, Researcher, Department of Sociology, University of Cambridge

Harder Than the Rock is a rollercoaster of a film that charts the highs and lows of the music business, as well as its precarious nature. But it also highlights the passion, commitment and humility that drives the creative architects of reggae, The Cimarons, to deliver such heartful joy to their fans – in spite of the personal cost.

My first encounter with The Cimarons was listening to Trojan Reggae Party Volume One (1971), a live album recorded from the White Hart pub in Harlesden, north west London. This LP…

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