Dred I Dread is a Minneapolis, MN based Reggae Band. The Band features talented musicians that come from Jamaica, New Orleans, Minnesota, Turkiye and Mexico. The diverse heritage of these band members echo in the sound of Dred I Dread.

• 1998 - Dred I Dread was formed in Minneapolis.
• 1999 - Dred I Dread was chosen "Best Local Reggae Band" by City Pages Magazine.
• 1999 - The debut CD "Listen to the Revolution" was released in early March 1999. The CD was produced by International Reggae Keyboardist Tony “Asher” Brisset, one of the founding members of Black Uhuru.
• 2000 - Dred I Dread was named "Best Reggae Band in Minnesota" by the members of the Minnesota Music Academy.
• 2001 - Dred I Dread was named "Best Reggae Band in Minnesota" by the members of the Minnesota Music Academy.
• 2008 - Dred I Dread released their second album named "A Piece of Americana".
• 2009 - Dred I Dread released third album "Tribulation" .
• 2010-2011 - Rawle G is back and Dred I Dread Family is back on track! Band is producing new music and working on the highly anticipated 2012 album.

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A Minneapolis, MN based Reggae and Hip Hop Band. The name Dred I Dread means “fear my dreadlocks”. Dred I Dread was formed in the Fall of 1998. Dred I Dread was chosen as "Best Local Reggae Band" by City Pages Magazine in 1999. The debut CD "Listen to the Revolution" was released in early March 1999. The CD was produced by International Reggae Keyboardist Tony “Asher” Brisset, one of the founding members of Black Uhuru. During 2000 and 2001, Dred I Dread was named "Best Reggae Band in Minnesota" by the members of the Minnesota Music Academy.

Mainstays in the Upper Midwest reggae scene for nearly a decade, Dred I Dread came out of the gate fast with its 1999 album “Listen to the Revolution,” produced by Black Uhuru’s Tony (Asher) Brisset. The socially conscious and ethnically diverse septet — led by New Orleans native Peewee Dread with Uglie Man from Bronx New York brings out his Caribbean Roots with a team of immigrants and local natives — finally has a new album, “A Piece of Americana.” It features six studio tracks and two songs recorded live at Mayslacks, including covers of “I Will Survive” and Black Uhuru’s “Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner.” DiD’s release party will be headlined by reggae/funk favorites the Root City Band. Newcomers 8 Switch Assembly open. Chris Riemenschneider (SOURCE: http://www.reverbnation.com/peeweedreaduglieman)