This Day in Reggae History: April 15th

• 🎂 1958

  Benjamin Zephaniah Born

  Jamaican reggae/dancehall artist.

  Also on the calendar: Benjamin Zephaniah passed away — December 7th

• 📅 2003

  Ziggy Marley Releases 'Dragonfly'

  Ziggy Marley's debut solo album after the Melody Makers, featuring guest appearances from Flea and John Frusciante of the Red Hot Chili Peppers.

• 🕊 2004

  Phyllis Dillon Dies

  The 'Queen of Rocksteady,' known for 'Don't Stay Away' and 'Perfidia' on Duke Reid's Treasure Isle label, died of cancer in Long Island, New York, aged 59.

  Also on the calendar: Phyllis Dillon was born — December 27th

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