Charlie Chaplin

Richard Patrick Bennett OD, better known by the stage name Charlie Chaplin, is a Jamaican dancehall and ragga singer and deejay. It was common for Jamaican deejays of the era to name themselves after film stars or characters. Bennett, however, had been nicknamed after the comedian since his youth. 
His career began in 1980 when he began working with U-Roy's Stur-Gav Hi-Fi collective. He became extremely popular throughout Jamaica, memorable for his focus on cultural and social themes instead of the "slack" (rough, violent) lyrics that were popular at the time. His popularity as a live performer prompted Roy Cousins to produce some recording sessions with the young DJ.
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==Links to Peel==
Peel played many of Charlie Chaplin's songs throughout the 80's and 90's, including collaborations he did with other reggae singers.
==Shows Played==
;thumb|220x220px1982
*18 July 1982 (BFBS): Naw Leave Me Chalwa (7") Dove
*19 July 1982: Naw Leave Me Chalwa (album - Red Pond) Tamoki Wambesi
*14 December 1982: Mother In Law (7") Dove
;1983
*04 January 1983: Chaplin's Chant (LP - Presenting Charlie Chaplin) Kingdom
*05 January 1983 (BFBS): Mother In Law (7") Dove
*24 April 1983 (BFBS) (& Don Carlos): Unity Is Strength (12") CSA
*05 November 1983 (BFBS): One Of A Kind
*01 December 1983: Credel (12" with Barrington Levy - True Love) Jam Can
*28 December 1983 (BFBS): Credel (split 12" with Barrington Levy - True Love) Jam Can
;1984
*09 May 1984 (BFBS): Diet Rock (7") Power House
*17 May 1984: unknown
*21 June 1984: International Robbery (split 12" with Barry Brown - Belly Move / International Robbery) Greensleeves GRED 150
*27 June 1984 (BFBS): International Robbery (split 12" with Barry Brown - Belly Move / International Robbery) Greensleeves GRED 150
*04 July 1984 (BFBS): International Robbery (split 12" with Barry Brown - Belly Move / International Robbery) Greensleeves GRED 150
*13 September 1984: Gate Man
;1985
*13 March 1985 (& Sugar Minott): Four Wheel Wheelie (album - Inna Reggae Dance Hall) Black Roots
*27 March 1985 (& Sugar Minott): Four Wheel Wheelie (album - Inna Reggae Dance Hall) Black Roots
*26 August 1985: 'Nightdriver (7")' (Crown)
*16 September 1985: Not Every Thing Glitter Is Gold (7") Crown
*22 October 1985: 'Boyie Boyie (7")' (Horseshoe)
*23 October 1985 (& Leroy Smart): Bank Account (7") Power House
;1986
*29 January 1986 (VPRO): Premier Plaza (pre-release single) Techniques
*03 March 1986: Move Out Of The Way (7") Striker Lee
*08 March 1986 (BFBS): Move Out Of The Way (7") Striker Lee
*12 March 1986: Move Out Of The Way (7") Striker Lee
*22 October 1986: Town Gal (7") Power House
;1989
*24 January 1989 (& Cocoa Tea): Give Thanks (7") Jammy's
*08 August 1989 (& Admiral Bailey): Who Dem A Try Fe Fool (7") Power House
*17 August 1989 (& Admiral Bailey): Who Dem A Try Fe Fool (7") Power House
*02 September 1989 (BFBS) (& Admiral Bailey): Who Dem A Try Fe Fool (7") Power House
*03 October 1989: Woman A Fi Mine Mi (7") Exterminator (Peel calls the track Rooster. In fact Rooster is the collaborator in the single)
*28 October 1989 (BFBS): Woman A Fi Mine Mi (7") Exterminator (Peel calls the track Rooster. In fact Rooster is the collaborator in the single)
;1990
*28 June 1990: Rastafari (7") Dennis Star International
*03 July 1990: Rastafari (7") Dennis Star International
;1991
*23 June 1991: Cry Blood (7") Volcano
*05 July 1991 (BFBS): Cry Blood (7") Volcano
;1993
*15 January 1993: 'Unleashed' (Single) Xterminator
*30 January 1993: Unleashed (7") Xterminator
*31 January 1993 (BFBS): Unleashed (7") Xterminator
*Peel Out In The States (Program 04): 'Unleashed (7")' (XTerminator)
*20 August 1993 (& Yamie Bolo, Josey Wailes, Jack Radics): Do Good (7") Roof International
*27 August 1993 (BFBS) (& Yamie Bolo, Josey Wailes, Jack Radics): Do Good (7") Roof International
*18 September 1993 (& Cocoa Tea): Heads Of Government (v/a 12" Over The Years / The Love Of Jah) Greensleeves 
*Peel Out In The States (Program 23 & 24) (& Cocoa Tea): Heads Of Government (v/a 12" Over The Years / The Love Of Jah) Greensleeves
;1994
*08 October 1994 (& Luciano & Josey Wales): Rebel With A Cause (7”) Xterminator
*22 October 1994 (BFBS) (& Luciano & Josey Wales): Rebel With A Cause (7”) Xterminator
*29 October 1994 (& Luciano & Josey Wales): Rebel With A Cause (7”) Xterminator
==External Links==
*Wikipedia
*Discogs
Category:Artists