Reggae Thursdays: Ernest Ranglin

Ernest Ranglin OD (born 19 June 1932)

A&R, Musical Director, Arranger, Bassist and Guitarist, Ernest Ranglin, was active as co-creator in the early stages of the development of the Ska, Rocksteady and Reggae Genres. He has garnered an international Jazz following for his Solo efforts and remains an important contributor to music. Please take a listen here and Happy Reggae Thursday: Heartbeat and Grandfather's Clock

Contributions
1. My boy lollipop (Millie Small) - played Guitar and Arranged
2. Wash wash (Prince Buster) - played Bass
3. Rivers of Babylon (The Melodians) - Music Director
4. Say what you're saying (Eric "Monty" Morris) - played Guitar
5. Easy snapping (Theophilus Beckford) - played GuitarGuitar

Source: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ernest_Ranglin

Background information
Born	19 June 1932 (age 83)
Origin	Manchester, Jamaica
Genres	Ska, rocksteady, reggae, jazz
Instruments	Guitar
Years active	1947–present
Labels	Federal, Island, Studio One,MPS, Palm Pictures, Telarc, AIX
Associated acts	Clue J & His Blues Blasters,Prince Buster, The Skatalites,Ronnie Scott's House Band, Soul Vendors, Sound Dimension, Monty Alexander,Jimmy Cliff, St. Germain