Derrick Morgan Born
First artist to hold the top 7 positions on the Jamaican chart simultaneously. Ska pioneer.
First artist to hold the top 7 positions on the Jamaican chart simultaneously. Ska pioneer.
Neil Fraser born in Guyana. Founded Ariwa Sounds (1979). Reimagined Massive Attack's Protection as No Protection.
Keith "Bob Andy" Anderson, one of reggae's most influential songwriters and half of Bob & Marcia ('Young, Gifted and Black'), died of pancreatic cancer at his home in Stony Hill, Jamaica, aged 75.
Also on the calendar: Bob Andy was born — February 19th · Bob Andy was born — October 28th
UK reggae singer and songwriter, one of Britain's earliest homegrown reggae stars, died the same day as Bob Andy following a short illness.
Bob Marley was buried with his Les Paul, a Bible, and a stalk of ganja near his birthplace in Nine Mile.
Hawaii Reggae Network is Hawaii's 24/7 reggae radio station, streaming live from Maui.
