Jimmy Cliff — Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
Inducted as one of only two Jamaicans honored.
Inducted as one of only two Jamaicans honored.
Jamaican reggae/dancehall artist.
Bob Marley inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame as an Early Influence. Only the second Jamaican artist honored (after Jimmy Cliff).
Founding drummer of Steel Pulse, born on the Caribbean island of Nevis. Held down the kit for the band from 1977 through the late 1990s.
Jamaican singer, producer and pioneering radio broadcaster (b. Michael George Campbell) who helped bring dub and dancehall styles to JBC radio in the late 1970s. Died in Stamford, Connecticut.
Also on the calendar: Mikey Dread was born — June 4th
British reggae singer and DJ (b. David Emmanuel) known for his 'fast chat' style, died at 48 during a police raid on his Surrey home; an inquest ruled the death a suicide.
Also on the calendar: Smiley Culture was born — February 10th
Eric Clapton's 1974 cover of 'I Shot the Sheriff' hit #1 on the US Billboard Hot 100 on September 14, 1974.
Hawaii Reggae Network is Hawaii's 24/7 reggae radio station, streaming live from Maui.
