The Rondelle55 Chronicles

Thursday 7 June 2018

Ska/Reggae Thursdays: Laurel Aitken

Lorenzo Aitken (22 April 1927 – 17 July 2005)

Cuban born Singer and Pioneer of Ska music, Laurel Aitken, began his career in the Mento genre and then moved on to Ska, scoring hits in the Caribbean and the United Kingdom. His work in the Ska genre earned him the title "Godfather of Ska". He died in 2005; please take a listen here and Happy Reggae Thursday: Little Sheila, Boogie in my bones, Landlord and Tenant and Fire

Source: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Laurel_Aitken
Background information
Birth nameLorenzo Aitken
Born22 April 1927
OriginCuba
Died17 July 2005(aged 78)
GenresSkarocksteady
InstrumentsVocalist

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