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The Cimarons
11,520 listeners
The Cimarons, formed in 1967, were the UK's first Reggae band. They continued recording music until 1982 with Reggaebility being thei… read moreThe Cimarons, formed in 1967, were the UK's first Reggae band. They continued recording music until 1982 with Reggaebility being their last studio album. View wikiThe Cimarons, formed in 1967, were the UK's first Reggae band. They continued recording music until 1982 with Reggaebility being their last studio album. View wiki -
Winston Jarrett
9,952 listeners
Winston “Flames” Jarrett, one of reggae music’s true pioneers, has witnessed Jamaica’s music transform from the ska explosion of the early … read moreWinston “Flames” Jarrett, one of reggae music’s true pioneers, has witnessed Jamaica’s music transform from the ska explosion of the early 60’s through the vibrant periods of rock steady and reggae. Not content to merely watch this music… read moreWinston “Flames” Jarrett, one of reggae music’s true pioneers, has witnessed Jamaica’s music transform from the ska explosion of the early 60’s through the vibrant periods of rock steady and reggae. Not content to merely watch this musical revolution, Jarrett proceeded to form one of Jamaica’s mo… read more -
The Maytones
23,334 listeners
The Maytones formed in the late 1960s, and comprised Vernon Buckley and Gladstone Grant, both of whom lived in May Pen in Clarendon, which … read moreThe Maytones formed in the late 1960s, and comprised Vernon Buckley and Gladstone Grant, both of whom lived in May Pen in Clarendon, which inspired the group's name. After recording two rocksteady tracks for Studio One which were no… read moreThe Maytones formed in the late 1960s, and comprised Vernon Buckley and Gladstone Grant, both of whom lived in May Pen in Clarendon, which inspired the group's name. After recording two rocksteady tracks for Studio One which were not released, they recorded much of their early material for A… read more -
Lloyd Parks
19,851 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 -
Kiddus I
17,379 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 -
U Roy
50,471 listeners
U Roy AKA Ewart Beckford, Hugh Roy. Born in 1942, Kingston, Jamaica, West Indies. began as a sound system DJ in 1961, spinning records for … read moreU Roy AKA Ewart Beckford, Hugh Roy. Born in 1942, Kingston, Jamaica, West Indies. began as a sound system DJ in 1961, spinning records for the Doctor Dickies set, later known as Dickies Dynamic, in such well-known Jamaican venues as Vict… read moreU Roy AKA Ewart Beckford, Hugh Roy. Born in 1942, Kingston, Jamaica, West Indies. began as a sound system DJ in 1961, spinning records for the Doctor Dickies set, later known as Dickies Dynamic, in such well-known Jamaican venues as Victoria Pier, Foresters Hall and Emmett Park. His inspiration w… read more -
Winston Francis
16,676 listeners
Winston Francis,a beautiful balladeer,worked almost entirely with the producer Linden Pottinger during the late 50s and 60s. View wikiWinston Francis,a beautiful balladeer,worked almost entirely with the producer Linden Pottinger during the late 50s and 60s. View wikiWinston Francis,a beautiful balladeer,worked almost entirely with the producer Linden Pottinger during the late 50s and 60s. View wiki -
Capital Letters
18,499 listeners
Capital Letters were a reggae band out of Wolverhampton, England. A move to Shepherds Bush, Middlesex in 1977 set them in place to become o… read moreCapital Letters were a reggae band out of Wolverhampton, England. A move to Shepherds Bush, Middlesex in 1977 set them in place to become one of the Greensleeves label's first signings. Their single "Smoking My Ganja" blew… read moreCapital Letters were a reggae band out of Wolverhampton, England. A move to Shepherds Bush, Middlesex in 1977 set them in place to become one of the Greensleeves label's first signings. Their single "Smoking My Ganja" blew the woofers out of UK soundsystems throughout '78, and… read more -
Bongo Herman
10,755 listeners
Bongo Herman (b. Herman Davis) started recording in 1969 with Les Davis as the duo Bongo & Les. In the seventies he formed the duo Bong… read moreBongo Herman (b. Herman Davis) started recording in 1969 with Les Davis as the duo Bongo & Les. In the seventies he formed the duo Bongo Herman & Bingy Bunny, they achieved success with songs like Chairman Of The Board, Know Fari… read moreBongo Herman (b. Herman Davis) started recording in 1969 with Les Davis as the duo Bongo & Les. In the seventies he formed the duo Bongo Herman & Bingy Bunny, they achieved success with songs like Chairman Of The Board, Know Fari, Feel Nice and Tribute To The President. "Bongo Herman… read more -
Peter Broggs
30,261 listeners
Henry James (3 July 1952 – 19 December 2015), better known as Peter Broggs, was a Jamaican reggae musician. He was a successful artist in J… read moreHenry James (3 July 1952 – 19 December 2015), better known as Peter Broggs, was a Jamaican reggae musician. He was a successful artist in Jamaica and well known in the international reggae scenes. Born in 1954 in Hanover Parish, Jamaica,… read moreHenry James (3 July 1952 – 19 December 2015), better known as Peter Broggs, was a Jamaican reggae musician. He was a successful artist in Jamaica and well known in the international reggae scenes. Born in 1954 in Hanover Parish, Jamaica, in the early 1970s, he decided to moved to Kingston to find… read more