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Born: 1935 in Kingston, Jamaica
Years Active: 50 's, 60 's
Died: February 19, 2001 in Kingston, Jamaica
Genre: Reggae

Biography:
Composer, singer, and pianist Theophilus Beckford has been immortalized as &"Easy Snappin'," a nickname given to him after the epochal song he composed in the late '50s. This groundbreaking hit has resonated throughout reggae, with many critics c ...More >>

Discography: 2004 Trojan Battlefield: King Pioneer Ska Productions 1999 Trench Town Ska More >>

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Followers: Desmond Dekker More >>

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