Soul Syndicate, originally known as the Rhythm Raiders, emerged from Kingston, Jamaica, in the early 1970s as a premier reggae session band. Their core lineup featured guitarist Earl "Chinna" Smith, drummer Carlton "Santa" Davis, bassist George "Fully" Fullwood, rhythm guitarist Tony Chin, and keyboardist Bernard "Touter" Harvey. Renowned for their collaborations with reggae legends like Dennis Brown, Gregory Isaacs, and Bob Marley—contributing to tracks such as "Sun Is Shining," "Small Axe," and "Mr. Brown"—they also crafted iconic rhythms like "Stalag 17" and "Taxi." Their enduring influence continues to resonate in reggae music today. ([en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Soul_Syndicate?utm_source=openai))