Edward Thornton, Jamaican trumpeter and Alpha Boys School alumnus (classmate of Don Drummond and Rico Rodriguez), later a key session player in the UK with Georgie Fame and Kitty, Daisy & Lewis. Born in Spanish Town. Died December 10, 2025.
Also on the calendar: Eddie 'Tan Tan' Thornton passed away — December 10th
Original Wailer. 'Legalize It' became a cannabis anthem. Grammy winner for No Nuclear War.
Paul Blake. Jamaican reggae/dancehall artist.
Also on the calendar: Frankie Paul passed away — May 18th
Jamaica's 'First Lady of Song' and younger sister of Alton Ellis died in her sleep at Kingston Public Hospital from a stomach infection at 59.
Also on the calendar: Hortense Ellis was born — April 18th
Founding member of The Paragons and celebrated solo artist, writer of 'The Tide Is High' (later a hit for Blondie) and 'Police in Helicopter,' died in a London hospital at 69.
Also on the calendar: John Holt was born — July 11th
Marcus Garvey's Pan-Africanist philosophy shaped both Rastafari and roots reggae.
Hawaii Reggae Network is Hawaii's 24/7 reggae radio station, streaming live from Maui.