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X-O-Dus, originally named Exodus, was a roots reggae band from Manchester, formed in mid-1975. The founding members included brothers Honey and Leddy Ricketts, along with Trevor Bell and Dave Reid. In 1978, they expanded their lineup to include Ricky Jones, Johnny Caton, and Gayle Reid. To avoid confusion with a London-based reggae band, they changed their name to X-O-Dus, aiming to introduce a new, young British sound to the reggae genre. The band released one 12" single on Factory (FAC 11), produced by Dennis Bovell, but their plans for a follow-up single and LP did not materialize.

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