Misty In Roots were a British based reggae and roots band predominantly active in the 70's and 80's. They were heavily involved in the beginnings of "Rock Against Racism", helping to create a platform for both black and white musicians to stand and play together for the first time. As the 80's progressed the band looked to Africa, rather than Jamaica, to develop their uncompromising reggae roots sound.

'Live at the Counter Eurovision' was their debut album and it is cited as one of the greatest live reggae albums ever recorded, it's introductory speech had a profound effect on John Peel and reads as follows: "When we trod this land, we walk for one reason. The reason is to try to help another man to think for himself. The music of our hearts is roots music: music which recalls history, because without the knowledge of your history, you cannot determine your destiny; the music about the present, because if you are not conscious of the present, you are like a cabbage in this society; music which tells about the future and the judgement which is to come."