The Now Generation was a prominent Jamaican session and studio band active during the late 1960s and 1970s. Originating as a dance band, they transitioned to studio work in 1972, collaborating with renowned producers like Duke Reid, Joe Gibbs, and Lee "Scratch" Perry. Their lineup featured esteemed musicians such as Mikey Chung and Geoffrey Chung on guitar, Val Douglas on bass, Robbie Lyn and Earl "Wire" Lindo on keyboards, and Mikey "Boo" Richards on drums. The band's versatile style blended reggae with soul and jazz influences, contributing to iconic tracks like Peter Tosh's "Maga Dog" and Junior Byles' "Beat Down Babylon." Their work remains a testament to their significant impact on the evolution of reggae music. ([en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Now_Generation_Band?utm_source=openai))