29/05/2026
We were sad to hear of the passing of Steve Barrow on the 27th May. Largely unknown outside of reggae circles he is truly another key figure in the Manchester annals of music. Steve founded Blood & Fire records with Mick Hucknall in Manchester in 1993, specialising in reissuing lost and classic reggae albums, focusing on ensuring the highest level of quality musically and artistically. He is credited with bringing key artists and albums to the attention of the world, most notably The Congos, with their reissued album Heart of the Congos now considered a masterpiece. RIP Steve