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Thursday 22 June 2017

Reggae Thursdays: Joe Higgs

Joseph Benjamin "Joe" Higgs (3 June 1940 – 18 December 1999)


The "Godfather of Reggae", Joe Higgs, Tutored Bob Marley and the Wailers, Jimmy Cliff and others. And his credited for his work in forming the foundation of modern Jamaican Music. His music remains regarded years after his death from cancer in 1999. Please take a listen here and Happy Reggae Thursday: Oh Manny oh (Higgs and Wilson), Invitation to Jamaica, More slavery, Creation, So it go, World is upside down, There is a reward, Steppin' Razor, Unity is power and Blackman know yourself

Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joe_Higgs
Background Information
Birth nameJoseph Benjamin Higgs
Born3 June 1940
KingstonJamaica
Died18 December 1999(aged 59)
GenresRhythm & Bluesska,rocksteadyreggae
InstrumentsVocals, guitar
Years active1958––1999
Associated actsHiggs and Wilson

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