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Clancy Eccles
62,674 listeners
Clancy Eccles (9 December 1940, Dean Pen, St. Mary, Jamaica – 30 June 2005, Spanish Town, Jamaica) was a Jamaican ska and reggae singer, so… read moreClancy Eccles (9 December 1940, Dean Pen, St. Mary, Jamaica – 30 June 2005, Spanish Town, Jamaica) was a Jamaican ska and reggae singer, songwriter, arranger, promoter, record producer and talent scout. Known mostly for his early reggae … read moreClancy Eccles (9 December 1940, Dean Pen, St. Mary, Jamaica – 30 June 2005, Spanish Town, Jamaica) was a Jamaican ska and reggae singer, songwriter, arranger, promoter, record producer and talent scout. Known mostly for his early reggae works, he brought a political dimension to this music. His h… read more -
The Versatiles
33,582 listeners
The Versatiles Formed in 1967 by Junior Byles, Louie Davis & Dudley Earl. 1970 Byles left for a solo career. View wikiThe Versatiles Formed in 1967 by Junior Byles, Louie Davis & Dudley Earl. 1970 Byles left for a solo career. View wikiThe Versatiles Formed in 1967 by Junior Byles, Louie Davis & Dudley Earl. 1970 Byles left for a solo career. View wiki -
Stranger Cole
52,405 listeners
Stranger Cole was born Wilburn Theodore Cole in 1945 in Kingston, Jamaica, receiving the nickname “Stranger” because he resembled no one el… read moreStranger Cole was born Wilburn Theodore Cole in 1945 in Kingston, Jamaica, receiving the nickname “Stranger” because he resembled no one else in his family. Cole began his recording career with producer Duke Reid, scoring a hit with his … read moreStranger Cole was born Wilburn Theodore Cole in 1945 in Kingston, Jamaica, receiving the nickname “Stranger” because he resembled no one else in his family. Cole began his recording career with producer Duke Reid, scoring a hit with his 1962 debut, “Rough & Tough,” a full-tilt ska number with… read more -
Justin Hinds & The Dominoes
99,212 listeners
Justin Hinds (7 May 1942 – 16 March 2005) was a Jamaican ska and rocksteady singer, in company of the backing vocalists the Dominoes, a duo… read moreJustin Hinds (7 May 1942 – 16 March 2005) was a Jamaican ska and rocksteady singer, in company of the backing vocalists the Dominoes, a duo comprising Dennis Sinclair and Junior Dixon, he is best known for his work with Duke Reid's … read moreJustin Hinds (7 May 1942 – 16 March 2005) was a Jamaican ska and rocksteady singer, in company of the backing vocalists the Dominoes, a duo comprising Dennis Sinclair and Junior Dixon, he is best known for his work with Duke Reid's Treasure Isle Records, where his most notable song, "Ca… read more -
Derrick Morgan
144,515 listeners
Derrick Morgan (27 March 1940) is a Jamaican ska, rocksteady and reggae singer. Born in Stewarton, in the parish of Clarendon, Jamaica, De… read moreDerrick Morgan (27 March 1940) is a Jamaican ska, rocksteady and reggae singer. Born in Stewarton, in the parish of Clarendon, Jamaica, Derrick Morgan entered in 1957 the Vere Johns Opportunity Hour, a talent show held at the Palace The… read moreDerrick Morgan (27 March 1940) is a Jamaican ska, rocksteady and reggae singer. Born in Stewarton, in the parish of Clarendon, Jamaica, Derrick Morgan entered in 1957 the Vere Johns Opportunity Hour, a talent show held at the Palace Theatre in Kingston. He won with rousing impressions of Little … read more -
The Gaylads
70,095 listeners
The Gaylads were a popular rocksteady vocal trio active in Jamaica between 1963 and 1973. The group, formed in Kingston, originally consist… read moreThe Gaylads were a popular rocksteady vocal trio active in Jamaica between 1963 and 1973. The group, formed in Kingston, originally consisted of singers Harris "B.B." Seaton, Winston Delano Stewart and Maurice Roberts; Seaton a… read moreThe Gaylads were a popular rocksteady vocal trio active in Jamaica between 1963 and 1973. The group, formed in Kingston, originally consisted of singers Harris "B.B." Seaton, Winston Delano Stewart and Maurice Roberts; Seaton and Stewart had previously been successful as the duo Winston… read more -
The Ethiopians
226,679 listeners
The Ethiopians are a reggae, rocksteady, and ska vocalgroup, founded by Leonard Dillon, Stephen Taylor and Aston Morris, that started recor… read moreThe Ethiopians are a reggae, rocksteady, and ska vocalgroup, founded by Leonard Dillon, Stephen Taylor and Aston Morris, that started recording for Clement 'Coxsone' Dodd in 1966. Leonard Dillon had previously released some men… read moreThe Ethiopians are a reggae, rocksteady, and ska vocalgroup, founded by Leonard Dillon, Stephen Taylor and Aston Morris, that started recording for Clement 'Coxsone' Dodd in 1966. Leonard Dillon had previously released some mento songs under the name Jack Sparrow. Around late 1966 Aston… read more -
Rupie Edwards
37,999 listeners
Rupie Edwards (born Rupert Lloyd Edwards on 4 July 1945 in St. Ann Parish) is a Jamaican reggae singer and record producer. Rupie Edwards m… read moreRupie Edwards (born Rupert Lloyd Edwards on 4 July 1945 in St. Ann Parish) is a Jamaican reggae singer and record producer. Rupie Edwards moved to Kingston in 1958, where he set up his first band while still at school. After recording a … read moreRupie Edwards (born Rupert Lloyd Edwards on 4 July 1945 in St. Ann Parish) is a Jamaican reggae singer and record producer. Rupie Edwards moved to Kingston in 1958, where he set up his first band while still at school. After recording a few singles, he became involved with The Virtues and, from 1… read more -
Joya Landis
43,166 listeners
American based singer Joya Landis recorded an early reggae version of Angel of the morning in 1968. The Jamaican single was on the Treasur… read moreAmerican based singer Joya Landis recorded an early reggae version of Angel of the morning in 1968. The Jamaican single was on the Treasure Isle label. The UK single (on Trojan TR 622) had Love Letters by Phyllis Dillon & Alton Elli… read moreAmerican based singer Joya Landis recorded an early reggae version of Angel of the morning in 1968. The Jamaican single was on the Treasure Isle label. The UK single (on Trojan TR 622) had Love Letters by Phyllis Dillon & Alton Ellis on the b-side. It also appeared on the compilation album S… read more -
The Pioneers
162,539 listeners
The Pioneers are a Jamaican reggae vocal trio, whose main period of success was in the 1960s. The trio has had different line-ups, and stil… read moreThe Pioneers are a Jamaican reggae vocal trio, whose main period of success was in the 1960s. The trio has had different line-ups, and still occasionally performs. The Pioneers were formed in 1962 by brothers Sydney and Derrick Crooks, a… read moreThe Pioneers are a Jamaican reggae vocal trio, whose main period of success was in the 1960s. The trio has had different line-ups, and still occasionally performs. The Pioneers were formed in 1962 by brothers Sydney and Derrick Crooks, and their friend Winston Hewitt. Their early recordings "… read more