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Born: June 19, 1932 in Robin's Hall, Jamaica
Years Active: 50 's, 60 's, 70 's, 80 's, 90 's, 00's
Genre: Reggae

Biography:
A pioneering force behind the rise of Caribbean music, guitar virtuoso Ernest Ranglin was born in Manchester, Jamaica in 1932. He began playing ukelele as a boy, soon graduating to guitar; while in his teens he began performing live both locally and in the Bahamas, often in tandem with the young Monty Alexander. Ranglin's session work at the famed ... Continue Bio >>

Discography:
2005 Surfin'
2005 Alextown
2001 Grooving
2001 Gotcha!
2000 Modern Answers to Old Problems
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Member Of: Coyabalites More >> Similar Artists: Prince Buster Sonny Bradshaw Monty Alexander Jackie Mittoo Lyn Taitt More >>

Influenced By: Charlie Christian More >> Followers: Roland Prince Madness Linton Kwesi Johnson More >>

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