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The Morwells
2,897 listeners
Formed in 1973, in Kingston, Jamaica, West Indies, this group featured Maurice "Blacka" Wellington (b. 19 August 1950, d. 12 Octo… read moreFormed in 1973, in Kingston, Jamaica, West Indies, this group featured Maurice "Blacka" Wellington (b. 19 August 1950, d. 12 October 2000; vocals, percussion) and Bingi Bunny (b. Eric Lamont, c.1956, Kingston, Jamaica, West Ind… read moreFormed in 1973, in Kingston, Jamaica, West Indies, this group featured Maurice "Blacka" Wellington (b. 19 August 1950, d. 12 October 2000; vocals, percussion) and Bingi Bunny (b. Eric Lamont, c.1956, Kingston, Jamaica, West Indies, d. January 1994; vocals, guitar). Prior to forming the … read more -
Fred Locks
15,857 listeners
Fred Locks (b. Stafford Elliot, 1955, Kingston, Jamaica) is a roots reggae singer best known for his mid-1970s single "Black Star Line… read moreFred Locks (b. Stafford Elliot, 1955, Kingston, Jamaica) is a roots reggae singer best known for his mid-1970s single "Black Star Liners" and the album of the same name. Elliot grew up in a strict Catholic home in the Franklin … read moreFred Locks (b. Stafford Elliot, 1955, Kingston, Jamaica) is a roots reggae singer best known for his mid-1970s single "Black Star Liners" and the album of the same name. Elliot grew up in a strict Catholic home in the Franklin Town area of Kingston, along with eleven brothers and sister… read more -
Jah Stitch
24,248 listeners
Jah Stitch (Melbourne James, Kingston, Jamaica, 27 July 1949 - 28 April 2019) was a Jamaican reggae deejay best known for his recordings in… read moreJah Stitch (Melbourne James, Kingston, Jamaica, 27 July 1949 - 28 April 2019) was a Jamaican reggae deejay best known for his recordings in the 1970s. After an introduction to music singing in a yard with the likes of The Wailers, The H… read moreJah Stitch (Melbourne James, Kingston, Jamaica, 27 July 1949 - 28 April 2019) was a Jamaican reggae deejay best known for his recordings in the 1970s. After an introduction to music singing in a yard with the likes of The Wailers, The Heptones, Roy Shirley, and Stranger Cole, Melbourne James bec… read more -
Earl Zero
4,480 listeners
Singer/songwriter Earl "Zero" Johnson played a crucial role in the roots age, releasing powerful cultural numbers whose dramatic … read moreSinger/songwriter Earl "Zero" Johnson played a crucial role in the roots age, releasing powerful cultural numbers whose dramatic lyrics were often combined with tough militant backings from the Soul Syndicate band. His most bel… read moreSinger/songwriter Earl "Zero" Johnson played a crucial role in the roots age, releasing powerful cultural numbers whose dramatic lyrics were often combined with tough militant backings from the Soul Syndicate band. His most beloved song, "None Shall Escape the Judgement," is a… read more -
African Brothers
21,254 listeners
Headed up by Tony Tuff and Sugar Minott, the African Brothers formed in 1969 and recorded for Micron Music which was run by Mick Johnson an… read moreHeaded up by Tony Tuff and Sugar Minott, the African Brothers formed in 1969 and recorded for Micron Music which was run by Mick Johnson and Ronny Burke of Sunsplash fame. The group later recorded for other producers from the likes of Ke… read moreHeaded up by Tony Tuff and Sugar Minott, the African Brothers formed in 1969 and recorded for Micron Music which was run by Mick Johnson and Ronny Burke of Sunsplash fame. The group later recorded for other producers from the likes of Keith Weston, Winston Blake, Ruffle Edwards and Clement "… read more -
Tony Tuff
17,858 listeners
Reggae singer Tony Tuff, born Winston Morris in 1955 in Jamaica. He start recording with African Brothers. After group broke up in 1978 he… read moreReggae singer Tony Tuff, born Winston Morris in 1955 in Jamaica. He start recording with African Brothers. After group broke up in 1978 he became lead singer in Soul Syndicate, also recorded some solo projects. Some of his greatest hits… read moreReggae singer Tony Tuff, born Winston Morris in 1955 in Jamaica. He start recording with African Brothers. After group broke up in 1978 he became lead singer in Soul Syndicate, also recorded some solo projects. Some of his greatest hits of the 1980's were recorded with Henry "Junjo&quo… read more -
Devon Russell
15,075 listeners
Devon Russell (died 18 June 1997) aka Devon Irons, was a Jamaican rocksteady and reggae singer and record producer who recorded between the… read moreDevon Russell (died 18 June 1997) aka Devon Irons, was a Jamaican rocksteady and reggae singer and record producer who recorded between the 1960s and the 1990s, both as a solo artist and as a member of The Tartans and Cultural Roots. Rus… read moreDevon Russell (died 18 June 1997) aka Devon Irons, was a Jamaican rocksteady and reggae singer and record producer who recorded between the 1960s and the 1990s, both as a solo artist and as a member of The Tartans and Cultural Roots. Russell's career began in the 1960s with the Tartans, a gr… read more -
Glen Brown & King Tubby
9,595 listeners
Rhythm master Glen Brown teams up with the late great King Tubby, mixologist par excellence, on this superlative set. TERMINATION DUB, a ba… read moreRhythm master Glen Brown teams up with the late great King Tubby, mixologist par excellence, on this superlative set. TERMINATION DUB, a baker's dozen of bass- anddrum-heavy dub tracks, features the rough-hewn saxophone of Richard &… read moreRhythm master Glen Brown teams up with the late great King Tubby, mixologist par excellence, on this superlative set. TERMINATION DUB, a baker's dozen of bass- anddrum-heavy dub tracks, features the rough-hewn saxophone of Richard "Dirty Harry" Hall as well as the primitive-soundin… read more -
Errol Holt
2,241 listeners
Holt's career began in the early 1970s when he worked as a session musician backing artists including Don Carlos and Prince Far I. He … read moreHolt's career began in the early 1970s when he worked as a session musician backing artists including Don Carlos and Prince Far I. He also had a sound system hit in his own name with "A You Lick Me First" in 1976. In 1976 … read moreHolt's career began in the early 1970s when he worked as a session musician backing artists including Don Carlos and Prince Far I. He also had a sound system hit in his own name with "A You Lick Me First" in 1976. In 1976 he joined The Morwells, and later joined the Roots Radics, c… read more -
Delroy Washington
11,482 listeners
Delroy Washington (born in Westmoreland, Jamaica, in 1952; died 27 March 2020) was a Jamaican-British reggae singer best known for his rele… read moreDelroy Washington (born in Westmoreland, Jamaica, in 1952; died 27 March 2020) was a Jamaican-British reggae singer best known for his releases for Virgin Records in the late 1970s. Washington moved with his family to London in the early… read moreDelroy Washington (born in Westmoreland, Jamaica, in 1952; died 27 March 2020) was a Jamaican-British reggae singer best known for his releases for Virgin Records in the late 1970s. Washington moved with his family to London in the early 1960s. His early experience in the music industry was a ses… read more