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Formed: 1963
Years Active: 60 's, 70 's, 80 's, 90 's, 00's
Genre: Reggae

Biography:
More than a band, the Skatalites were and are an institution, an aggregation of top-notch musicians who didn't merely define the sound of Jamaica, they were the sound of Jamaica across the '50s and '60s. Although the group existed in its original incarnation for less than 18 months, members brought their signature styles to hundreds upon hundreds o... Continue Bio >>

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Discography:
2009 Stretching Out, Vol. 2
2007 On the Right Track
2006 Independence Ska
2006 In Orbit, Vol. 1
2002 Ska Splash
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Filmography:
2006 Glastonbury
1984 Splashin' the Palace '84
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Group Members: Jah Jerry Don Drummond Karl Bryan Lloyd Brevett Lloyd Knibbs More >> Similar Artists: The Specials Rico Desmond Dekker Roland Alphonso Studio One Band More >>

Influenced By: Bob Marley Benny Goodman Count Ossie Charlie Parker Big Joe Turner More >> Followers: No Doubt The Pietasters Westbound Train The Wailers Ras Michael More >>

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