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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 ukulele 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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