Don Drummond Born
Legendary Skatalites trombonist, born at Jubilee Hospital in Kingston. Jamaica's greatest jazz musician. Died in Bellevue Asylum in 1969.
Also on the calendar: Don Drummond passed away — May 6th
Legendary Skatalites trombonist, born at Jubilee Hospital in Kingston. Jamaica's greatest jazz musician. Died in Bellevue Asylum in 1969.
Also on the calendar: Don Drummond passed away — May 6th
Jamaican reggae/dancehall artist.
Roots reggae and R&B singer, youngest son of rocksteady pioneer Alton Ellis. Born in London; took up his father's musical torch after Alton's 2008 death.
The word 'reggae' first appeared in Toots & The Maytals' 1968 'Do the Reggay.' Toots said it came from slang meaning 'raggedy.'
Hawaii Reggae Network is Hawaii's 24/7 reggae radio station, streaming live from Maui.
