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King Tubby
308,244 listeners
King Tubby (born Osbourne Ruddock, January 28, 1941 – February 6, 1989) was a Jamaican electronics and sound engineer, known primarily for … read moreKing Tubby (born Osbourne Ruddock, January 28, 1941 – February 6, 1989) was a Jamaican electronics and sound engineer, known primarily for his influence on the development of dub in the 1960s and 1970s. Tubby's innovative studio wor… read moreKing Tubby (born Osbourne Ruddock, January 28, 1941 – February 6, 1989) was a Jamaican electronics and sound engineer, known primarily for his influence on the development of dub in the 1960s and 1970s. Tubby's innovative studio work, which saw him elevate the role of record producer to a cr… read more
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Prince Jammy
91,228 listeners
Prince Jammy (or King Jammy), began his career as a protege of dub legend King Tubby. For the first few years of his career, Jammy almost e… read morePrince Jammy (or King Jammy), began his career as a protege of dub legend King Tubby. For the first few years of his career, Jammy almost exclusively made dub. In the 1980s, he became one of the most influential producers of dancehall mu… read morePrince Jammy (or King Jammy), began his career as a protege of dub legend King Tubby. For the first few years of his career, Jammy almost exclusively made dub. In the 1980s, he became one of the most influential producers of dancehall music. His biggest hit was 1985's "Under Me Sleng Te… read more
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Roots Radics
101,835 listeners
1. Formed in 1978 by Flabba Holt (bass) and Eric "Bingy Bunny" Lamont (Guitar), the Roots Radics are an all star house band that … read more1. Formed in 1978 by Flabba Holt (bass) and Eric "Bingy Bunny" Lamont (Guitar), the Roots Radics are an all star house band that has backed some of Reggae's most prominent artists. Recording with producers like Scientist, … read more1. Formed in 1978 by Flabba Holt (bass) and Eric "Bingy Bunny" Lamont (Guitar), the Roots Radics are an all star house band that has backed some of Reggae's most prominent artists. Recording with producers like Scientist, King Tubby, and Junjo Lawes, the Roots Radics provided the m… read more
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Augustus Pablo
376,488 listeners
Horace Swaby (June 21, 1954 – May 18, 1999), better known as Augustus Pablo, the melodica king, was a Jamaican roots reggae and dub record … read moreHorace Swaby (June 21, 1954 – May 18, 1999), better known as Augustus Pablo, the melodica king, was a Jamaican roots reggae and dub record producer and keyboardist, active from the 1970s onwards. He was perhaps the first person to use th… read moreHorace Swaby (June 21, 1954 – May 18, 1999), better known as Augustus Pablo, the melodica king, was a Jamaican roots reggae and dub record producer and keyboardist, active from the 1970s onwards. He was perhaps the first person to use the melodica as a viable musical instrument. He was born in St… read more
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The Revolutionaries
72,347 listeners
The Revolutionaries (sometimes known as "Revolutionaires") is a Jamaican reggae band. Set up in 1975 as the house band of the Cha… read moreThe Revolutionaries (sometimes known as "Revolutionaires") is a Jamaican reggae band. Set up in 1975 as the house band of the Channel One Studios owned by Joseph Hoo Kim (following Skin, Flesh and Bones), The Revolutionaries wi… read moreThe Revolutionaries (sometimes known as "Revolutionaires") is a Jamaican reggae band. Set up in 1975 as the house band of the Channel One Studios owned by Joseph Hoo Kim (following Skin, Flesh and Bones), The Revolutionaries with Sly Dunbar on drums and Robbie Shakespeare on bass have c… read more
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The Aggrovators
126,726 listeners
The Aggrovators were a Jamaican session band. The band was assembled by producer Bunny 'Striker' Lee and included at one time or … read moreThe Aggrovators were a Jamaican session band. The band was assembled by producer Bunny 'Striker' Lee and included at one time or another some of Jamaica's finest musicians: Carlton 'Santa' Davis, Carlton Barrett … read moreThe Aggrovators were a Jamaican session band. The band was assembled by producer Bunny 'Striker' Lee and included at one time or another some of Jamaica's finest musicians: Carlton 'Santa' Davis, Carlton Barrett (drums), Robbie Shakespeare, Aston 'Family man' Ba… read more
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The Upsetters
329,606 listeners
There are at least four bands with the name The Upsetters: 1) The Upsetters was the name given to the house band for Jamaican reggae produc… read moreThere are at least four bands with the name The Upsetters: 1) The Upsetters was the name given to the house band for Jamaican reggae producer Lee "Scratch" Perry. 2) The Upsetters was the name of Little Richard's backing … read moreThere are at least four bands with the name The Upsetters: 1) The Upsetters was the name given to the house band for Jamaican reggae producer Lee "Scratch" Perry. 2) The Upsetters was the name of Little Richard's backing band playing R&B and rock 'n' roll during the … read more
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Prince Far I
123,791 listeners
Prince Far I was born Michael James Williams in Spanish Town, Jamaica in 1945. In his teens he assumed the role of lead DJ with the Sir Mik… read morePrince Far I was born Michael James Williams in Spanish Town, Jamaica in 1945. In his teens he assumed the role of lead DJ with the Sir Mike the Musical Dragon Sound System. Bunny Lee first recorded Far I in the early 70's with a t… read morePrince Far I was born Michael James Williams in Spanish Town, Jamaica in 1945. In his teens he assumed the role of lead DJ with the Sir Mike the Musical Dragon Sound System. Bunny Lee first recorded Far I in the early 70's with a tune called "The Great Booga Wooga". He went on to … read more
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Lee "Scratch" Perry & The Upsetters
126,712 listeners
Lee "Scratch" Perry (born Rainford Hugh Perry, on March 20, 1936, in Kendal, Jamaica) is a reggae and dub artist, who has been hi… read moreLee "Scratch" Perry (born Rainford Hugh Perry, on March 20, 1936, in Kendal, Jamaica) is a reggae and dub artist, who has been highly influential in the development and acceptance of reggae and dub music in Jamaica and overseas… read moreLee "Scratch" Perry (born Rainford Hugh Perry, on March 20, 1936, in Kendal, Jamaica) is a reggae and dub artist, who has been highly influential in the development and acceptance of reggae and dub music in Jamaica and overseas. He is sometimes known as "Pipecock Jackson" or &… read more
