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Alton Ellis
251,409 listeners
Alton Nehemiah Ellis OD (1 September 1938 – 10 October 2008) was a Jamaican singer and songwriter. One of the innovators of rocksteady who … read moreAlton Nehemiah Ellis OD (1 September 1938 – 10 October 2008) was a Jamaican singer and songwriter. One of the innovators of rocksteady who was given the informal title "Godfather of Rocksteady". In 2004, Alton Ellis was awarded… read moreAlton Nehemiah Ellis OD (1 September 1938 – 10 October 2008) was a Jamaican singer and songwriter. One of the innovators of rocksteady who was given the informal title "Godfather of Rocksteady". In 2004, Alton Ellis was awarded the Order of Distinction by the Jamaican government in reco… read more -
Judge Dread
88,422 listeners
Alexander Minto Hughes (2 May 1945 - 12 March 1998), better known as Judge Dread, was a reggae and ska artist from England. Born in Kent, J… read moreAlexander Minto Hughes (2 May 1945 - 12 March 1998), better known as Judge Dread, was a reggae and ska artist from England. Born in Kent, Judge Dread was the first White British recording artist to get a reggae hit in Jamaica. He got his… read moreAlexander Minto Hughes (2 May 1945 - 12 March 1998), better known as Judge Dread, was a reggae and ska artist from England. Born in Kent, Judge Dread was the first White British recording artist to get a reggae hit in Jamaica. He got his stage name from a Prince Buster song, and his first hits we… read more -
Mano Negra
394,305 listeners
Mano Negra was a French/Spanish/Portuguese band fronted by Manu Chao, born in Paris, France to Spanish parents. The band was founded in 1987 by Manu, his brother Antoine, and his cousin Santiago Casiriego. It split circa 1995, but many members had already left in 1992. The band was formed from t… read more -
The Heptones
253,328 listeners
Leroy Sibbles, Earl Morgan and Barry Llewelyn first came together as "The Hep Ones" in 1965 in Kingston, Jamaica but they soon ch… read moreLeroy Sibbles, Earl Morgan and Barry Llewelyn first came together as "The Hep Ones" in 1965 in Kingston, Jamaica but they soon changed their name to "The Heptones". They recorded for the major Jamaican producers at th… read moreLeroy Sibbles, Earl Morgan and Barry Llewelyn first came together as "The Hep Ones" in 1965 in Kingston, Jamaica but they soon changed their name to "The Heptones". They recorded for the major Jamaican producers at the time, including Coxsone Dodd of Studio One fame. The Hepto… read more -
MU330
109,475 listeners
MU330 (pronounced "em-you-three-thirty") are a ska/punk band formed in 1988 in Saint Louis, Missouri. The original members met in… read moreMU330 (pronounced "em-you-three-thirty") are a ska/punk band formed in 1988 in Saint Louis, Missouri. The original members met in Saint Louis University High School music class 330 (hence the name of the band). MU330's lin… read moreMU330 (pronounced "em-you-three-thirty") are a ska/punk band formed in 1988 in Saint Louis, Missouri. The original members met in Saint Louis University High School music class 330 (hence the name of the band). MU330's lineup has changed frequently, but the foundations of the band … read more -
Justin Hinds & The Dominoes
99,246 listeners
Justin Hinds (7 May 1942 – 16 March 2005) was a Jamaican ska and rocksteady singer, in company of the backing vocalists the Dominoes, a duo… read moreJustin Hinds (7 May 1942 – 16 March 2005) was a Jamaican ska and rocksteady singer, in company of the backing vocalists the Dominoes, a duo comprising Dennis Sinclair and Junior Dixon, he is best known for his work with Duke Reid's … read moreJustin Hinds (7 May 1942 – 16 March 2005) was a Jamaican ska and rocksteady singer, in company of the backing vocalists the Dominoes, a duo comprising Dennis Sinclair and Junior Dixon, he is best known for his work with Duke Reid's Treasure Isle Records, where his most notable song, "Ca… read more -
Don Drummond
97,576 listeners
Don Drummond (March 12, 1932 - May 6, 1969) was a huge part in the creative genius that is The Skatalites. Drummond was an amazing trombon… read moreDon Drummond (March 12, 1932 - May 6, 1969) was a huge part in the creative genius that is The Skatalites. Drummond was an amazing trombone player as well as composer and arranger. His musical career began in the mid-1950s with the Eri… read moreDon Drummond (March 12, 1932 - May 6, 1969) was a huge part in the creative genius that is The Skatalites. Drummond was an amazing trombone player as well as composer and arranger. His musical career began in the mid-1950s with the Eric Deans All-Stars. He continued into the 1960s with others, … read more -
The Untouchables
70,474 listeners
There is more than one artist with this name: 1) The Untouchables a reggae vocal duo from Jamaica, featuring Jimmy London (born Trevor Shaw… read moreThere is more than one artist with this name: 1) The Untouchables a reggae vocal duo from Jamaica, featuring Jimmy London (born Trevor Shaw) and Billy Dyce (born Ransford White). They also recorded as The Inspirations. Their song 'T… read moreThere is more than one artist with this name: 1) The Untouchables a reggae vocal duo from Jamaica, featuring Jimmy London (born Trevor Shaw) and Billy Dyce (born Ransford White). They also recorded as The Inspirations. Their song 'Tighten Up' (from either The Inspirations on the Upsette… read more -
Save Ferris
230,981 listeners
The band formed in 1995 after the dissolution of a number of Southern California third-wave ska bands. Los Pantelones members Brian Mashbur… read moreThe band formed in 1995 after the dissolution of a number of Southern California third-wave ska bands. Los Pantelones members Brian Mashburn (guitar/vocals), Bill Uechi (bass), Eric Zamora (saxophone), and José Castellaños (trumpet) join… read moreThe band formed in 1995 after the dissolution of a number of Southern California third-wave ska bands. Los Pantelones members Brian Mashburn (guitar/vocals), Bill Uechi (bass), Eric Zamora (saxophone), and José Castellaños (trumpet) joined with Larry vocalist Monique Powell, Nuckle Brothers tromb… read more -
The Skints
58,965 listeners
The Skints are a reggae/dub/punk fusion band from London, United Kingdom. Since 2008 the band have toured extensively, playing hundreds of … read moreThe Skints are a reggae/dub/punk fusion band from London, United Kingdom. Since 2008 the band have toured extensively, playing hundreds of shows, supporting bands that include Sublime with Rome, Less Than Jake, The Slackers, Gogol Bordel… read moreThe Skints are a reggae/dub/punk fusion band from London, United Kingdom. Since 2008 the band have toured extensively, playing hundreds of shows, supporting bands that include Sublime with Rome, Less Than Jake, The Slackers, Gogol Bordello and Bedouin Soundclash. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Skints View wiki