Lloyd Francis

Saxon Sound System was started in 1976 in Lewisham, South East london by Dennis Rowe, Lloyd Saxon aka Muscle Head. Originally called Imperial Rockers they changed the name to Saxon in 1978. By the early 80's due in no small part to their highly talented MC's and singers such as Tippa Irie, Smiley Culture, Peter King, Papa Levi, Maxi Priest, Daddy Colonel and Sandy they were the most popular Sound System in the UK. The selectors on the sound were Muscle Head, Trevor Sax, Mini Muscle, Henry Prento and Micky Boops. In 1984 the soundsystem started the UK Bubblers label in co-operation with Greensleeves and released over 30 12" singles and two albums over the next four years. In 1993 they formed their own Saxon label and released over 70 12" singles. With the decline in the popularity of live MC's on a sound in the early 90's Saxon stepped back from the limelight and to a certain extent have struggled to maintain their position in the top echelon of Sound Systems since this time. However they continue to operate and have a regular spot at the Notting Hill Carnival each August.