Ernest Ranglin (born June 19, 1932) is a famous Jamaican guitarist. As a child, Ranglin played
ukulele, then guitar in his teen years.
Charlie Christian was an early influence. Ranglin played on many classic recordings, with
Jimmy Cliff,
Monty Alexander,
Prince Buster,
The Skatalites, and others. Ranglin toured extensively with
the Eric Deans Orchestra, one of the top bands in the
Caribbean. In 1958, Chris Blackwell recorded a Ranglin single; it was the first Island Records release. Later recordings in the late 1950s and early 1960s are often regarded as important in the early devel…
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