Symarip (also known at various stages of their career as The Bees, The Pyramids, Seven Letters and Zubaba) were a British ska and reggae band, originating in the late 1960s, when Frank Pitter and Michael Thomas founded the band as The Bees.

They moved to Germany in 1971, performing reggae and Afro-rock under the name Zubaba. Explore Symarip's biography, discography, and artist credits. Shop rare vinyl records, top albums, and more on Discogs.

My name is Roy Ellis, now also known as Mr. Symarip. Making my first recording way back in1962, been young and ambitious trying to get in the music business… I met a guy called Sonny Burke, he was a singer and saxophone player and producer.

Roy Ellis backed by The Magic Touch. 3rd September 2021 This Is Ska Festival Wasserburg Rosslau Südstrasse 9 06846 Rosslau Germany

Symarip, formerly the Pyramids and Seven Letters, were a ska and reggae band from the United Kingdom, originating towards the end of the 1960s and into the early 1970s. Such hits included "Skinhead Moonstomp", "Skinhead Girl", and "Skinhead Jamboree."

Pyramids Symarip - Legends of Trojan Records - Back on the Road. Follow Pyramids Symarip on Facebook and @Pyramids_Symarip on Instagram to keep up to date with upcoming shows and...

Symarip Pyramid began in the 1960s as The Bees, the UK’s first major homegrown internationally renowned Ska and Reggae band. At later stages in their career, Symarip Pyramid has also been known as The Pyramids, Symarip, Seven Letters and Zubaba.

Symarip (also known at various stages of their career as The Bees, The Pyramids, Seven Letters and Zubaba) were a ska and reggae band from the United Kingdom, originating in the late 1960s, when Frank Pitter and Michael Thomas founded the band as The Bees.

Explore Symarip's discography including top tracks, albums, and reviews. Learn all about Symarip on AllMusic.

Symarip were a British ska and reggae band, originating in the late 1960s, when Frank Pitter and Michael Thomas founded the band as The Bees. The band's name was originally spelled...