Segun Bucknor
| Segun Bucknor | |
|---|---|
| Born |
29 March 1946 Lagos, Colony and Protectorate of Nigeria |
| Died | 11 August 2017 (aged 71) Lagos, Nigeria |
| Cause of death | Complications from multiple strokes |
| Alma mater | King's College, Lagos |
| Occupation | Musician, journalist |
| Years active | 1964–2000s |
| Spouse(s) | Sola Bucknor (until his death) |
| Children |
Funke Bucknor-Obruthe Tosyn Bucknor |
| Musical career | |
| Genres | Soul, Pop, Funk, Groove |
| Instruments | Piano, guitar |
| Labels | Vampi Soul, Premier Records LTD, Afrodisia |
| Associated acts |
Roy Chicago Segun Bucknor and the Assembly |
Segun Bucknor (29 March 1946 – 11 August 2017) was a Nigerian musician and journalist active during the 1960s and 1970s. He was a pianist and guitarist specializing in genres ranging from soul music to pop music and to funk. Through their brief career, Segun Bucknor and the Assembly released a variety of music dealing with Nigerian culture or political influence which was described by the BBC as an "interesting slice of Nigerian pop music history and culture".
Bucknor was the father of media personality Tosyn Bucknor and businesswoman Funke Bucknor-Obruthe.
Bucknor was born in Lagos on 29 March 1946. He was educated at King's College. He was a member of the school's band and choir. He started out playing the tin whistle as a junior band member but later graduated to learning the guitar and piano. During this time, he apprenticed under Roy Chicago's band.
In 1964, he was a member of a newly formed band, the Hot Four. He was the band's organist and lead guitar player; other members were Mike Nelson Cole, the band leader and Sunmi Smart Cole, the drummer. The group played regularly in Lagos clubs such as Surulere night club. However, Bucknor traveled to the United States to study for a couple of years. During his time in the United States, he was influenced by Ray Charles. After his return in 1968, the band received funding from a trio of investors and upon the exit of Mike Nelson Cole, Bucknor became the band leader.
In 1969, the name of the band became Segun Bucknor and the Assembly. The group recorded soul songs including "Lord Give Me Soul" and "I Will Love You No Matter How". Gradually the group migrated from soul songs to a style of afrobeat; in performance a dancing trio called the Sweet Things was included.
Bucknor was known for establishing politics into his music. In 1970, the band released "Son of 15 January", The Son of 15 January treating the assassination of Abubakar Tafawa Balewa, which occurred on 15 January 1966. In the 1970s, the band released more politically charged songs, "Sorrow, Sorrow, Sorrow", "Poor Man No Get Brother", before its popularity began to slip around the mid-1970s. Bucknor retired from music after receiving threats due to his political views.
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