Linton Kwesi Johnson Concert History

Linton Kwesi Johnson (aka LKJ) (born 24 August 1952, in Chapelton, Jamaica) is a British-based Dub poet. He became only the second living poet to be published in the Penguin series. His poetry involves the recitation of his own verse in Jamaican Creole over dub-reggae, usually written in collaboration with renowned British reggae producer/artist Dennis Bovell .

Date Concert Venue Location
Oct 30, 1999
Linton Kwesi Johnson Theatre Of Living Arts Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Oct 28, 1999
Linton Kwesi Johnson The Middle East - Downstairs Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States
May 29, 1995
Dreadzone / Zion Train / Lee Scratch Perry / Mad Professor / Jah Shaka Soundsystem / Linton Kwesi Johnson
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Essential Music Festival, Reggae All-Dayer, Stanmer Park Brighton, England, United Kingdom
Mar 24, 1995
Linton Kwesi Johnson
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Trinity Centre Bristol, England, United Kingdom
Jul 21, 1992 –
Jul 26, 1992
Paléo Festival 1992
Bryan Adams / Jethro Tull / extreme / B.B. King / Chick Corea / MC Solaar / Angélique Kidjo / Alpha Blondy / New Model Army / Nina Hagen / Keziah Jones / Les Négresses Vertes / Linton Kwesi Johnson / Bernard Lavilliers / Jacques Higelin / Bernard Allison / Les Innocents / Les VRP / Albert King / Michel Petrucciani / Jango Edwards Show all bands
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Nyon, Vaud, Switzerland
Apr 16, 1991
Linton Kwesi Johnson Ancienne Belgique Brussels, Brussels Capital, Belgium
Dec 08, 1985
Linton Kwesi Johnson / The Dub Band

Farewell concert

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The Camden Centre London, England, United Kingdom
Oct 31, 1981
Linton Kwesi Johnson Leicester Polytechnic Arena England,
Aug 19, 1981
John Cooper Clarke / Linton Kwesi Johnson Marquee - Wardour Street London, England, United Kingdom
Aug 21, 1979
The Specials / The Selecter / Mo-Dettes / Linton Kwesi Johnson Hammersmith Palais London, England, United Kingdom
Aug 17, 1979
The Ruts / Linton Kwesi Johnson Clouds Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
Aug 07, 1979
Ian Dury & The Blockheads / Linton Kwesi Johnson / Root Boy Slim & The Sex Change Band Hammersmith Odeon Hammersmith, England, United Kingdom
Mar 08, 1979
The Pop Group / Alternative TV / Linton Kwesi Johnson
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Locarno Ballroom Portsmouth, England, United Kingdom

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Linton Kwesi Johnson on Mar 24, 1995 [943-small]

Linton Kwesi Johnson
Mar 24, 1995
 Bristol, England, United Kingdom
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Linton Kwesi Johnson on Mar 24, 1995 [948-small]

Linton Kwesi Johnson
Mar 24, 1995
 Bristol, England, United Kingdom
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Bumbershoot 2002 on Aug 30, 2002 [031-small]

Bumbershoot 2002
Aug 30 - Sep 2, 2002
 Seattle, Washington, United States
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Bumbershoot 2002 on Aug 30, 2002 [032-small]

Bumbershoot 2002
Aug 30 - Sep 2, 2002
 Seattle, Washington, United States
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Linton Kwesi Johnson / The Dub Band on Dec 8, 1985 [155-small]

Linton Kwesi Johnson / The Dub Band
Dec 8, 1985
 London, England, United Kingdom
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Latitude Festival 2011 on Jul 14, 2011 [584-small]

Latitude Festival 2011
Jul 14 - 17, 2011
 Southwold, England, United Kingdom
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2017 2 concerts
2012 2 concerts
2011 3 concerts
2009 1 concert
2008 4 concerts
2002 6 concerts
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1999 2 concerts
1995 2 concerts
1992 1 concert
1991 1 concert
1985 1 concert
1981 2 concerts
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)


How many concerts has Linton Kwesi Johnson had?

Linton Kwesi Johnson has had 33 concerts.

What genre is Linton Kwesi Johnson?

Linton Kwesi Johnson is most often considered to be Reggae, Ska, Dub, Roots Reggae, Roots, Jamaica, and Dub Poetry.

When was the last Linton Kwesi Johnson concert?

The last Linton Kwesi Johnson concert was on March 12, 2024 at The London Palladium in London, England, United Kingdom.

What setlist does Linton Kwesi Johnson play live?

The songs that Linton Kwesi Johnson performs live vary, but here's the latest setlist that we have from the March 12, 2024 concert at The London Palladium in London, England, United Kingdom:

  1. Sonny's Lettah (Anti-Sus Poem)
  2. Di Great Insohreckshan
  3. The First Lockdown

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