Alphonso Martin aka 'Phonso' (born March 20, 1956, in Birmingham, England) was a percussionist and vocalist for the reggae group Steel Pulse. March 20 is the 79th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (80th in leap years). ... Year 1956 (MCMLVI) was a leap year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... See also Birmingham, USA, and other places called Birmingham. ... Motto: (French for God and my right) Anthem: God Save the King/Queen Capital London (de facto) Largest city London Official language(s) English (de facto) Unification    - by Athelstan AD 927  Area    - Total 130,395 km² (1st in UK)   50,346 sq mi  Population    - 2006 est. ... Percussion instruments are played by being struck, shaken, rubbed or scraped. ... In music a singer or vocalist is a type of musician who sings, i. ... This article does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... Steel Pulse is a well-known roots reggae musical band. ...

He joined Pulse in 1976, as a friend of David Hinds. He played percussion and backup vocals for fifteen years, until leaving the band in 1991 after the release of Victims to pursue alternative interests. David Hinds, was born in Birmingham, England, on 15 June 1956. ...

He currently lives in Birmingham.