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King Stitt
29,501 listeners
King Stitt, born Winston Cooper or Winston Sparkes (1939-2012) was a Jamaican DJ. King Stitt was the oldest living Jamaican deejay. Sparkes… read moreKing Stitt, born Winston Cooper or Winston Sparkes (1939-2012) was a Jamaican DJ. King Stitt was the oldest living Jamaican deejay. Sparkes was given the nickname Stitt as a boy and decided to use it as his stage name, becoming King Stit… read moreKing Stitt, born Winston Cooper or Winston Sparkes (1939-2012) was a Jamaican DJ. King Stitt was the oldest living Jamaican deejay. Sparkes was given the nickname Stitt as a boy and decided to use it as his stage name, becoming King Stitt when he was crowned 'king of the deejays'. He be… read more -
Roy Shirley
26,133 listeners
Roy Shirley (b. Roy Rushton Shirley, 18 July 1944, Kingston, Jamaica, d. 4 July 2008 in same town), also known as King Roy Shirley and The … read moreRoy Shirley (b. Roy Rushton Shirley, 18 July 1944, Kingston, Jamaica, d. 4 July 2008 in same town), also known as King Roy Shirley and The High Priest was a singer whose career spanned over the ska, rocksteady and reggae eras. His "… read moreRoy Shirley (b. Roy Rushton Shirley, 18 July 1944, Kingston, Jamaica, d. 4 July 2008 in same town), also known as King Roy Shirley and The High Priest was a singer whose career spanned over the ska, rocksteady and reggae eras. His "Hold Them" 1966 is regarded by some in the reggae branc… read more -
Lloyd Parks
19,825 listeners
From WikiPedia: (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lloyd_Parks) Lloyd Parks From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Jump to: navigation, search Ll… read moreFrom WikiPedia: (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lloyd_Parks) Lloyd Parks From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Jump to: navigation, search Lloyd Parks (b. Kingston, Jamaica, May 26, 1948) is a reggae vocalist and bass player. In the late s… read moreFrom WikiPedia: (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lloyd_Parks) Lloyd Parks From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Jump to: navigation, search Lloyd Parks (b. Kingston, Jamaica, May 26, 1948) is a reggae vocalist and bass player. In the late sixties, he performed with the Invincibles band (whose member… read more -
The Clarendonians
21,752 listeners
The Clarendonians was a ska and rocksteady vocal group from Jamaica, active initially from the mid- to late 1960s. They reformed in the 199… read moreThe Clarendonians was a ska and rocksteady vocal group from Jamaica, active initially from the mid- to late 1960s. They reformed in the 1990s and continued to perform until about 2013. Ernest Wilson (born: Fitzroy Ernest Wilson) and Pet… read moreThe Clarendonians was a ska and rocksteady vocal group from Jamaica, active initially from the mid- to late 1960s. They reformed in the 1990s and continued to perform until about 2013. Ernest Wilson (born: Fitzroy Ernest Wilson) and Peter Austin were still teenagers when they formed The Clarendo… read more -
Ronnie Davis
24,997 listeners
Ronnie Davis (1950 – January 25, 2017) was a Jamaican reggae singer who was a member of The Tennors, The Itals, and the group Ronnie Davis … read moreRonnie Davis (1950 – January 25, 2017) was a Jamaican reggae singer who was a member of The Tennors, The Itals, and the group Ronnie Davis & Idren. He lately performed as a solo artist. Born in Savanna-la-Mar, Westmoreland Parish, Ja… read moreRonnie Davis (1950 – January 25, 2017) was a Jamaican reggae singer who was a member of The Tennors, The Itals, and the group Ronnie Davis & Idren. He lately performed as a solo artist. Born in Savanna-la-Mar, Westmoreland Parish, Jamaica, Davis started his singing career by entering local ta… read more -
Joe White
27,401 listeners
Jamaican singer Joe White has had an unsung career, issuing several brilliant singles through the ska, rocksteady, and early reggae eras, i… read moreJamaican singer Joe White has had an unsung career, issuing several brilliant singles through the ska, rocksteady, and early reggae eras, including 1967's "Rudies All Around," 1968's "Every Night" (produced … read moreJamaican singer Joe White has had an unsung career, issuing several brilliant singles through the ska, rocksteady, and early reggae eras, including 1967's "Rudies All Around," 1968's "Every Night" (produced by Sonia Pottinger), and an amazing version of "My Guid… read more -
Lester Sterling
29,513 listeners
Lester Sterling (January 31, 1936) aka Lester "Ska" Sterling or Mr. Versatile) is a Jamaican trumpet and saxophone player (alto s… read moreLester Sterling (January 31, 1936) aka Lester "Ska" Sterling or Mr. Versatile) is a Jamaican trumpet and saxophone player (alto saxophone). He started his career as a trumpet player for Val Bennett's band in 1957 and was a… read moreLester Sterling (January 31, 1936) aka Lester "Ska" Sterling or Mr. Versatile) is a Jamaican trumpet and saxophone player (alto saxophone). He started his career as a trumpet player for Val Bennett's band in 1957 and was also a member of Byron Lee's Dragonaries (on trumpet). … read more -
The Bleechers
16,485 listeners
Jamaican harmony trio the Bleechers (Leo Graham, Wesley Martin, and a third singer known only as Sammy) formed around 1968, when the group … read moreJamaican harmony trio the Bleechers (Leo Graham, Wesley Martin, and a third singer known only as Sammy) formed around 1968, when the group reportedly did some studio work for producer J.J. Johnson. The Bleechers are best remembered, thou… read moreJamaican harmony trio the Bleechers (Leo Graham, Wesley Martin, and a third singer known only as Sammy) formed around 1968, when the group reportedly did some studio work for producer J.J. Johnson. The Bleechers are best remembered, though, for a handful of tracks they did with legendary producer… read more -
Kiddus I
17,350 listeners
Kiddus I himself is a mysterious figure. His song "Graduation in Zion" was featured on the soundtrack to the 1978 film Rockers, b… read moreKiddus I himself is a mysterious figure. His song "Graduation in Zion" was featured on the soundtrack to the 1978 film Rockers, but little has been heard of him since the early '80s. Born Frank Dowding in St Mary in 1954,… read moreKiddus I himself is a mysterious figure. His song "Graduation in Zion" was featured on the soundtrack to the 1978 film Rockers, but little has been heard of him since the early '80s. Born Frank Dowding in St Mary in 1954, Kiddus (which) means "Blessed One " in Amharic) o… read more