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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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Ska Reggae Hi-Bop

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Discography:
Ska-ta-shot
Celebration
2009 Stretching Out, Vol. 2
2007 On the Right Track
2006 Independence Ska
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Filmography:
2006 Glastonbury
1984 Splashin' the Palace '84
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Group Members: Lyn Taitt Don Drummond Lloyd Knibbs Lloyd Brevett Jackie Mittoo More >> Similar Artists: Desmond Dekker The Specials Rico Roland Alphonso Don Drummond More >>

Influenced By: Bob Marley Charlie Parker Count Ossie Benny Goodman More >> Followers: No Doubt Alton Ellis Ras Michael Westbound Train The Wailers More >>

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