Reggae Thursdays: Desmond Dekker and The Aces

Desmond Dekker (16 July 1941 – 25 May 2006)
Group: Desmond Dekkers and The Aces (consisting of Wilson James and Easton Barrington Howard)

    One of the First Reggae Groups to make it Big, Desmond Dekker and The Aces Revolutionized the Way Jamaican Artist were Viewed Overseas; at one point they were more well-known than Bob Marley. Their Music as stood the test of time and still remain an inspiration to many, Please take a listen here: 007 (Shanty Town) , The Israelites and A it mek

     

     Source: ttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Desmond_Dekker_And_The_Aces#Desmond_Dekker_.26_the_Aces

Background information
Birth name	Desmond Adolphus Dacres
Born	16 July 1941 Kingston, Jamaica
Died	25 May 2006 (aged 64) Thornton Heath, Greater London, England, U.K.
Genres	Ska, rocksteady, reggae
Occupations	Singer-songwriter, musician
Instruments	Vocals
Years active	1963 – 2006
Labels	Island, Rhino, Pyramid, Trojan, Cactus, Stiff