Edmond Montague “Eddy” Grant (born 5 March 1948) is a Guyanese British musician. He was a founding member of The Equals, one of the United Kingdom’s first racially integrated pop groups. He is also known for a successful solo career that includes the platinum single “Electric Avenue”. He also pioneered the genre ringbang.In 2008, Grant performed at Nelson Mandela‘s 90th birthday concert, and also played several dates in the UK, including the Glastonbury Festival. In 2016 it was announced that Grant would receive a lifetime achievement award from the government of Guyana.