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Lord Creator
54,005 listeners
Lord Creator (born Kentrick Patrick in San Fernando, Trinidad and Tobago on 21 August 1935; died 30 June 2023) was a Trinidadian-born calyp… read moreLord Creator (born Kentrick Patrick in San Fernando, Trinidad and Tobago on 21 August 1935; died 30 June 2023) was a Trinidadian-born calypso, R&B, ska, and rocksteady artist who moved to Jamacica in 1959. Remembered for writing and … read moreLord Creator (born Kentrick Patrick in San Fernando, Trinidad and Tobago on 21 August 1935; died 30 June 2023) was a Trinidadian-born calypso, R&B, ska, and rocksteady artist who moved to Jamacica in 1959. Remembered for writing and recording the song "Kingston Town" (later recorded… read more -
Tommy McCook & The Supersonics
31,856 listeners
George Tucker - Guitar Hugh Malcolm - Drums Tommy McCook - Tenor Sax Lester Sterling - Alto Sax Lyn Taitt - Lead Guitar Winston Wright - O… read moreGeorge Tucker - Guitar Hugh Malcolm - Drums Tommy McCook - Tenor Sax Lester Sterling - Alto Sax Lyn Taitt - Lead Guitar Winston Wright - Organ Ranny "Bop" Williams - Rhythm Guitar Danny Simpson - Trombone Tommy McCook describe… read moreGeorge Tucker - Guitar Hugh Malcolm - Drums Tommy McCook - Tenor Sax Lester Sterling - Alto Sax Lyn Taitt - Lead Guitar Winston Wright - Organ Ranny "Bop" Williams - Rhythm Guitar Danny Simpson - Trombone Tommy McCook described the Supersonics as being in existence from 1965 to the ear… read more -
Phyllis Dillon
124,063 listeners
Phyllis Dillon (27 December 1944 — 15 April 2004) was a Jamaican ska and reggae singer who recorded for Duke Reid's lucrative Treasure… read morePhyllis Dillon (27 December 1944 — 15 April 2004) was a Jamaican ska and reggae singer who recorded for Duke Reid's lucrative Treasure Isle record label in the late 1960s and early 1970s. Dillon was born in 1944 in Linstead, St. Cat… read morePhyllis Dillon (27 December 1944 — 15 April 2004) was a Jamaican ska and reggae singer who recorded for Duke Reid's lucrative Treasure Isle record label in the late 1960s and early 1970s. Dillon was born in 1944 in Linstead, St. Catherine, Jamaica. Influenced by American singers Connie Franc… read more -
John Holt
346,666 listeners
John Kenneth Holt (born 11 July 1947 in Kingston, Jamaica; died 19 October 2014 in London, England) was a reggae singer and songwriter who … read moreJohn Kenneth Holt (born 11 July 1947 in Kingston, Jamaica; died 19 October 2014 in London, England) was a reggae singer and songwriter who first found fame as a member of the Paragons before establishing himself as a solo artist. Amongst… read moreJohn Kenneth Holt (born 11 July 1947 in Kingston, Jamaica; died 19 October 2014 in London, England) was a reggae singer and songwriter who first found fame as a member of the Paragons before establishing himself as a solo artist. Amongst the songs he wrote was "The Tide Is High" (later … read more -
The Heptones
253,328 listeners
Leroy Sibbles, Earl Morgan and Barry Llewelyn first came together as "The Hep Ones" in 1965 in Kingston, Jamaica but they soon ch… read moreLeroy Sibbles, Earl Morgan and Barry Llewelyn first came together as "The Hep Ones" in 1965 in Kingston, Jamaica but they soon changed their name to "The Heptones". They recorded for the major Jamaican producers at th… read moreLeroy Sibbles, Earl Morgan and Barry Llewelyn first came together as "The Hep Ones" in 1965 in Kingston, Jamaica but they soon changed their name to "The Heptones". They recorded for the major Jamaican producers at the time, including Coxsone Dodd of Studio One fame. The Hepto… read more -
Hopeton Lewis
78,278 listeners
Hopeton Lewis is a Jamaican singer. Lewis began recording in the mid-1960s, and had one of the earliest rocksteady hits with "Take It … read moreHopeton Lewis is a Jamaican singer. Lewis began recording in the mid-1960s, and had one of the earliest rocksteady hits with "Take It Easy" in late 1966. He had several more Jamaican hits in the late 1960s and early 1970s, incl… read moreHopeton Lewis is a Jamaican singer. Lewis began recording in the mid-1960s, and had one of the earliest rocksteady hits with "Take It Easy" in late 1966. He had several more Jamaican hits in the late 1960s and early 1970s, including the first 'herb' song ever recorded in Jamai… read more -
Lloyd Charmers
54,384 listeners
Lloyd Charmers (aka Lloyd Chalmers, Lloyd Terell, Lloyd Terrell) (born Lloyd Tyrell, 1938, Kingston, Jamaica ) is a ska and reggae singer, … read moreLloyd Charmers (aka Lloyd Chalmers, Lloyd Terell, Lloyd Terrell) (born Lloyd Tyrell, 1938, Kingston, Jamaica ) is a ska and reggae singer, keyboard player and record producer. Tyrell’s first break came in 1962, when he performed with Roy… read moreLloyd Charmers (aka Lloyd Chalmers, Lloyd Terell, Lloyd Terrell) (born Lloyd Tyrell, 1938, Kingston, Jamaica ) is a ska and reggae singer, keyboard player and record producer. Tyrell’s first break came in 1962, when he performed with Roy Willis as The Charmers on Vere Johns’ Talent Hour,starting … read more -
The Slickers
108,060 listeners
The Slickers were a Jamaican rocksteady and reggae group in the late 60's and early 70's, best known for the track Johnny Too Bad… read moreThe Slickers were a Jamaican rocksteady and reggae group in the late 60's and early 70's, best known for the track Johnny Too Bad, which appeared on the soundtrack to The Harder They Come starring reggae legend Jimmy Cliff. The… read moreThe Slickers were a Jamaican rocksteady and reggae group in the late 60's and early 70's, best known for the track Johnny Too Bad, which appeared on the soundtrack to The Harder They Come starring reggae legend Jimmy Cliff. The group was formed by Derrick Crooks of The Pioneers and Wins… read more -
Alton Ellis & The Flames
44,012 listeners
Alton Ellis (born Alton Neamiah Ellis, 1944 in Kingston, Jamaica, died October 10 2008) was a musician best known as one of the innovators … read moreAlton Ellis (born Alton Neamiah Ellis, 1944 in Kingston, Jamaica, died October 10 2008) was a musician best known as one of the innovators of rocksteady music.In 2006, he was inducted into the International Reggae And World Music Awards … read moreAlton Ellis (born Alton Neamiah Ellis, 1944 in Kingston, Jamaica, died October 10 2008) was a musician best known as one of the innovators of rocksteady music.In 2006, he was inducted into the International Reggae And World Music Awards Hall Of Fame. Ellis started his career in 1959 as part of th… read more -
Bad Manners
208,158 listeners
Bad Manners are an English 2-Tone Ska band fronted by Buster Bloodvessel (born Douglas Trendle, 6 September 1958, in the borough of Hackney… read moreBad Manners are an English 2-Tone Ska band fronted by Buster Bloodvessel (born Douglas Trendle, 6 September 1958, in the borough of Hackney), and formed in 1976 at Woodberry Down Comprehensive School, North London, where the members stud… read moreBad Manners are an English 2-Tone Ska band fronted by Buster Bloodvessel (born Douglas Trendle, 6 September 1958, in the borough of Hackney), and formed in 1976 at Woodberry Down Comprehensive School, North London, where the members studied. Reportedly, none of the eight members could play any in… read more