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The Resume

    (circa 1968- )
    Formed in Jamaica
    Founded by brothers Ian & Roger Lewis
    Recorded 'Bad Boys,' 'Sweat (A La La La La Long)' and 'Rock With You'
    Appeared in the documentary film 'Rockers'

Why they might be annoying:

    They recorded music for nearly 25 years before being recognized in the US.
    They are called the 'bad boys of reggae.'
    Their song 'Sweat' was condemned for its misogynistic lyrics.
    Two of the original founding members left to form the popular group, Third World.
    Many of their early songs were covers of soul ballads and Bob Marley tunes.

Why they might not be annoying:

    Their popular song 'Bad Boys' was used as the theme to 'Cops' for more than 15 years.
    They won a Grammy for Best Reggae Album (1994).
    One of their lead singers, Jacob Miller, was killed in a car crash (1980).
    Music they recorded in the 70s featured a strong social consciousness.
    Their style of reggae music features elements of rock and blues.

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Featured in the following Annoying Collections:

Year In Review:

    For 2024, as of last weekly ranking, Out of 1 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2023, Out of 6 Votes: 33.33% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 18 Votes: 55.56% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 9 Votes: 88.89% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 8 Votes: 12.50% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 24 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2018, Out of 25 Votes: 52.00% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 6 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 4 Votes: 75.00% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 13 Votes: 53.85% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 16 Votes: 75.00% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 11 Votes: 63.64% Annoying
    In 2012, Out of 25 Votes: 84.00% Annoying
    In 2011, Out of 16 Votes: 75.00% Annoying
    In 2010, Out of 55 Votes: 69.09% Annoying
    In 2009, Out of 55 Votes: 72.73% Annoying
    In 2008, Out of 77 Votes: 68.83% Annoying