The Abyssinians is a Jamaican reggae group which was formed in 1968. The original members include Bernard Collins, Donald Manning and Lynford Manning. Other members include, Carlton Manning who replaced Bernard Collins at the end of 1978 and David Morrison. Carlton Manning who was the brother of Lynford and Donald, played the role of mentor for […]
Burning Spear, born Winston Rodney in St Ann’s Bay, Jamaica on March 1, 1948. He is a musician and Reggae singer. Burning Spear: The Group Rodney started his carreer in 1969 as the founder of a duo which was originally called Rodney’s. The group which included bass singer Rupert Wellington later changed its name […]
Bob Marley, born Robert Nesta Marley (February 6, 1945 – May 11, 1981), Nine Miles, St Ann, Jamaica. He was a singer, songwriter and guitarist. He was one of the most popular musical icons of the 20th century. Marley’s Debut While living in Trench Town, Marley along with Bunny Wailer received vocal training from […]
The Early Years 1961- 1967 | Ska Era The Wailers Early Years features several of the Ska compilation of the Wailers group between 1961 and 1967. The Judge Not compilation features the first single ever produced by Bob Marley, “Judge Not”. It also includes early songs produced by Leslie Kong. The original album The Wailing […]
Welcome to Rocksteady: The Golden Era of Jamaican music. During the late 1960’s Ska music began to evolve into a slower, more relaxed and soulful tempo called Rocksteady. The bass became heavier and prominent, horns took a supporting role in the background and was replaced by the electric guitar,organ and piano. It is believed that the genre […]
Ken Boothe born Kenneth George Boothe, is a vocalist and songwriter of Ska, Rocksteady and Reggae genres. He was born in Kingston on March 22, 1948. Musical Career The year 1963, Boothe began his musical career when he formed a Ska Duo with Winston Stranger Cole called Stranger and Ken. The first song made by […]
Prince Buster, born Cecil Bustamante Campbell on May 24, 1938 on Orange Street in Kingston Jamaica. He is a singer, songwriter and producer whose work has contributed significantly to the development of Ska and Rocksteady music in Jamaica. His involvement in commercial music started in 1957 while he worked with Coxsone Dodd’s sound system. He […]
