““We thank the Black Coalition of Quebec and the Round Table on Black History Month for the prestigious award. It is always a great feeling when we are not only recognised for the work that we do but also to know that our music has such a significant impact"”
“There are very few entertainers in any genre who can say they have been performing for the past 38 years. Bunny Rugs can.”
““96 Degrees in The Shade/Third World Tribute Weekend” on SIRIUSXM RADIO will air Friday, July 1 beginning at 12:00 pm ET through Sunday, July 3 at 12:00 am ET on The Joint, channel 42"”
“Thereafter it was lights, camera, music! To the screams of fans, the group opened their ninety-minute set with “Spirit Lives.” Throughout the packed outdoor venue, fans danced and sang along with the band. Children were hoisted on the backs of their parents to get a clear view of the show.”
“After recently touring New Zealand Third World is off to Europe. The tour starts on the 25th June in Belgium at the Afro-Latino Festival, a three-day event where more than forty bands will perform, highlighting the best artists from Africa, Latin America and the Caribbean.”
“No strangers to Europe, the band regards it as “home away from home,” they will continue to wind their way through Europe, performing and premiering singles from their 23rd album Patriots at festivals and clubs in Holland, Vienna, Italy, Spain and France. Richard Daley remarks, “Traveling to Europe every summer has become a tradition. Our fans look forward to seeing us every year. And having the opportunity year after year to perform at some of the biggest festivals is truly a honor. And with the release of Patriots, it allows us to give the fans something new – which will be very exciting for us.””
“We Must Rise Again features Gyptian, Ghost, G-Whizz, Duane Stephenson, Bunny Rugs, Cherine Anderson, Lukie D, Junior X, Anthony Que, Ginjah, Chevaughn and Bushman who came together to sing the Norris Webb [of Third World] produced track for the people of Tohoku, Japan.”
“9. If you could change one thing in the reggae music business, what would it be and why? The way Reggae business is conducted by Reggae managers. To most of them it's a hobby, to the artist it's serious business. ”
“What do you do when you're masters of your game and have been doing it for 38 years? You invite some of your friends down and make a party of it. To followers of reggae music, Third World will need no introductions. They've been ruling the roost of the reggae world for some time now and show no sign of packing it in.”
“TIMING is everything, and no one knows that better than lead singer for the longstanding Third World band, William 'Bunny Rugs' Clarke. ”
“And as Bunny Rugs said, the big music from a little island made us a world power without gun nor bomb nor financial impact. That is reggae music. That is essentially what it is. ”
“Third World's Bunny Rugs I've had a number of awesome experiences talking to my musical heroes over the years but not too many can top a recent one. For my money, when you're talking reggae…you're talking Third World. In the early '80s, I had just started working at a large record chain and was exposed to reggae by way of The King, Bob Marley. I fell hard for the new music and shortly after that had my world rocked big-time. A new friend played me a record that changed my life. Much to the displeasure of his neighbors, this guy cranked up his stereo as loud as it could go and introduced me to Third World. Six little notes and I was losing my mind in short order. Prisoner in the Street, their first live record was what I was hearing. "1865 (96 Degrees in the Shade)" was the song and the singer was William "Bunny Rugs" Clark. ”
“9 Miles Festival Miami Florida One Love - the Marley Family”
“William “Bunny Rugs” Clark, the man known as the “golden voice” of reggae, is putting the finishing touches on his latest solo project “Time.””
“The frontman of Third World releases an EP ahead of his forthcoming new solo album.”
“Its my TIME, by the golden voice of reggae BUNNY RUGS”
“Dressed in a grey suit, black tam and shades, Bunny Rugs showed with his selection of Third World's songs why they have endured. The audience rocked and sang along to How could it be forbidden, Reggae ambassador, Committed, Now that we've found love and - as a plea for love everywhere - Love Train. In tribute to the late Gregory Isaacs, Rugs also sang two of 'The Cool Ruler's' hits, Rumours a Gwaan and Night Nurse.”