At their height they were popular not just throughout the Caribbean, but they had also managed to reach the number one spot on the charts of several European countries.
[1] Their trademark sound is an upbeat form of calypso, reminiscent of what was popular in the Caribbean in the late-1960s and early-1970s, that samples liberally from Latin, funk, tuk and spouge musical styles.
Lead singer Emile Straker's whistling is one of the most distinctive components of their sound, and often serves as the primary focus of the musical interludes in their songs.
In addition to their characteristic sound, they are also known for the distinctive costumes they wear while performing and on their album and promotional photographs.
Band member Chris Gibbs in 2003 became the first person from a Caribbean country to swim the English Channel, in a time of 11 hours 30 minutes.