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Born: 1935 in Manchester, Jamaica
Years Active: 60 's, 70 's, 80 's, 90 's, 00's
Died: November 04, 2008 in Kingston, Jamaica
Genre: Reggae

Biography:
In the years before reggae or even ska was known outside of the Caribean, Byron Lee was the first band leader to achieve an international following playing Jamaican music, and played a vital role in popularizing it around the world. And when Bob Marl ...More >>

Discography: 2008 Soca Royal 2008 Christmas Party Time in the Tropics 2005 Dance Party 2004 Sweet Music 2004 Jump and Wave for Jesus, Vol. 2 More >>

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Influenced By: Sugar Belly Harry Belafonte The Temptations The Drifters More >> Followers: Winston Riley Marcia Griffiths Joe Gibbs Arrow More >>

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