Pioneering Jamaican radio DJ, singer, and producer (b. Michael George Campbell) whose JBC show "Dread at the Controls" revolutionized reggae radio; later collaborated with The Clash. Died 2008.
Also on the calendar: Mikey Dread passed away — March 15th
Jamaican reggae/dancehall artist.
Julian Ricardo Marley, born in London, England, to Bob Marley and Lucy Pounder. Grammy-winning roots reggae musician (Best Reggae Album, 2024, for 'Colors of Royal').
Final night of the historic four-concert Rainbow Theatre run, later released as the concert film and album 'Live at the Rainbow.'
Bob Marley's grandson (Cedella's son). Charted with Katy Perry on 'Chained to the Rhythm' — first Marley to hit Billboard top 5.
The 'skank' — reggae's choppy offbeat guitar stroke — is its rhythmic DNA, evolved from the ska upstroke.
Hawaii Reggae Network is Hawaii's 24/7 reggae radio station, streaming live from Maui.
