Past, present and forever Chalice

Member biography

Wayne Armond

Guitar · Lead vocals · Songwriter

Wayne Armond is a Jamaican guitarist, singer and songwriter, and a founding member of the influential reggae band Chalice. Born in Jamaica around the time of the country’s independence, he grew up immersed in ska and rocksteady. Early Kingston street dances and performers such as Desmond Dekker and The Maytals were among his formative influences.

Wayne attended St. George’s College in Kingston and, by the 1970s, was performing with the vocal quartet T.I.M.E. In 1978, he joined Byron Lee and the Dragonaires as a guitarist. Two years later, he co-founded Chalice, formed on April 1, 1980 in Gibraltar Hill, St. Mary, Jamaica.

As Chalice’s guitarist and one of its lead vocalists, Wayne helped write and record some of the band’s best-known songs, including “I Still Love You,” “Good to Be There” and “Revival Time.” “I Still Love You” and “Good to Be There” appeared on the band’s debut album, Blasted, and helped establish Chalice as an important Jamaican pop-reggae voice. The group also became widely known for its memorable appearances at Reggae Sunsplash.

Following a brief pause in the band’s activities during the mid-1990s, Chalice regrouped with Wayne remaining one of its enduring core members.

Beyond Chalice, Wayne toured internationally as a guitarist with reggae icon Jimmy Cliff and jazz legend Monty Alexander. He has also worked as a producer and mentor to younger Jamaican musicians while continuing to write, record and perform.

Across more than four decades, Wayne Armond’s musicianship, songwriting and leadership have remained central to the Chalice legacy and to Jamaica’s wider musical story.

Member biography

Rolando “Phanso” Wilson

Drums · Vocals

Rolando “Phanso” Wilson was an early drummer with Chalice, joining the group during its rise in the 1980s. His musicianship contributed to the band’s distinctive sound and to important mid-career recordings, including Si Mi Ya and Tuff Enuff.

In 1991, Chalice underwent a major lineup change when Phanso and lead singer Trevor Roper relocated to the United States. Phanso’s departure brought that chapter of his work with the band to a close, but his connection to Chalice and Jamaican music continued.

Beyond Chalice, Phanso remained active in reggae as a drummer and vocalist. His wider musical work includes performing with i-Kronik and associations with musicians whose careers span many of reggae’s leading artists. He has also been recognized for his involvement with the Gumption musical family.

In 2019, Phanso reunited in Florida with Chalice founding member Wayne Armond. Together, they helped begin a renewed chapter for the band, assembling a revitalized lineup that carries the Chalice sound and legacy forward for a new generation.

Today, Rolando “Phanso” Wilson remains an essential link between Chalice’s early success and its continuing story, bringing decades of experience, rhythmic authority and vocal talent to the current band.

Member biography

Dwight “Duke” Dawes

Keyboards · Musician · Producer

Born in Jamaica, Dwight “Duke” Dawes developed a passion for music at an early age, inspired by the instruments and sounds that surrounded him at home.

After graduating from high school, Duke began performing with local bands along Jamaica’s North Coast hotel circuit. His talent eventually led to an opportunity to tour with international reggae icon Jimmy Cliff, with whom he performed for more than six years.

In 1994, Duke and a group of longtime friends formed the Gumption Band. The group became one of Jamaica’s leading supporting bands, working with many of the island’s foremost reggae and dancehall artists. Between 1994 and 2000, Gumption toured extensively with reggae great Beres Hammond.

Throughout his career, Duke has recorded and toured with an outstanding roster of artists, including Jimmy Cliff, Dennis Brown, John Holt, Gregory Isaacs, Freddie McGregor, Luciano, Shaggy, Rayvon and Nelly Furtado.

As a musician and producer, Duke has also contributed to award-winning projects associated with Sonia Collymore’s JUNO Awards for Reggae Recording of the Year in 2003 and 2005. More recently, he contributed to Exco Levi’s Born to Be Free, winner of the 2025 JUNO Award for Reggae Recording of the Year.

With decades of experience in reggae music, Dwight “Duke” Dawes continues to be a respected musician, producer and contributor to Jamaica’s enduring musical legacy.

Member biography

Errol “Gershi” Greaves

Keyboards · Vocals

Errol “Gershi” Greaves is a Jamaican keyboardist and vocalist who joined Chalice in 2026.

Gershi comes from a musical family and has performed and recorded alongside relatives presented as the Greaves Brothers. His musical associations include Yishka Greaves and Teddy Greaves Jr.

He has also been affiliated with Brothers United Band, performing alongside musicians including Ishmael Francis, Lance Seiler, Bradley Brown and Junior Jazz.

As a member of the current Chalice lineup, Gershi contributes keyboards and vocals to the band’s evolving next-generation chapter, helping carry its Jamaican musical legacy forward.

Member biography

Robert “Bobby” Rose

Guitar · Vocals

Robert “Bobby” Rose is a guitarist and vocalist who joined Chalice in 2025.

A seasoned reggae artist, Bobby is known within South Florida’s Jamaican music community for his soulful voice and dynamic stage presence. His musical approach brings together traditional reggae with elements of rocksteady and lovers rock.

Through his guitar work and vocals, Bobby contributes both musical versatility and performance energy to the current Chalice lineup.

As part of the band’s evolving next-generation chapter, he joins founding member Wayne Armond and his fellow musicians in carrying the Chalice sound and legacy forward.

Member biography

Othniel “Taddy P” Campbell

Bass · Producer

Othniel “Taddy P” Campbell is a Jamaican bassist and producer who joined Chalice in 2026. He began his professional career performing with hotel bands along Jamaica’s North Coast between 1991 and 1996, appearing at venues including Seawind Beach Resort, Hedonism II, Wyndham Rose Hall, Sandals Resorts and Swept Away Resort.

His work on the hotel circuit brought him to the attention of leading reggae artists. Taddy P went on to perform internationally with Freddie McGregor, Dennis Brown, Gregory Isaacs, Rita Marley, Tanya Stephens, Shabba Ranks, Yellowman, Sanchez and Monifah. His touring career has taken him throughout Japan, Europe, Africa, the United States, Canada and the Caribbean.

In 1997, reggae star Maxi Priest selected Taddy P as his personal bass player, beginning a musical partnership that has continued for decades. Alongside his work as a touring musician, Taddy P has established himself as a producer, contributing to music by Maxi Priest, Big Mountain, Patra, Beenie Man and other artists.

His solo album, Bass Inna Yu Face, is a 12-track collection that showcases his musical range through a blend of reggae, dancehall, jazz, hip-hop and salsa. In 2021, he also produced Maxi Priest’s reggae interpretation of the Silk Sonic hit “Leave the Door Open.”

With his addition to Chalice in 2026, Taddy P brings decades of international performance, bass and production experience to the band’s continuing next-generation chapter.