The Legendary Jimmy Cliff has had a career that stretched across Genres and Occupations; one of the few Reggae Artist to be known equally for his Music as well as his Acting, Cliff was the initial planned face for Reggae Music, but circumstances led to Another Great Act, Bob Marley and The Wailers, taking up that Job. In the Songwriting World he has penned some of the most inspirational Songs; Honourable mentions, Many rivers to cross and Trapped (covered by Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band). When you get the time check him out in the Films The Harder They Come and Club Paradise; please take a listen to a few hits here and have a peaceful day: The harder they come , Many rivers to cross , Rebel in me , Wonderful World, beautiful people , I can see clearly now , Reggae Night , You can get it if you really want , Trapped (The Original) , Vietnam , Hurricane Hattie and Hot Shot
| Background information | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | James Chambers |
| Born | 1 April 1948 Somerton District, St. James, Jamaica |
| Genres | Ska, reggae |
| Occupations | Musician, singer, actor |
| Instruments | Vocals, guitar, piano, conga drums, keyboards |
| Years active | 1962–present |
| Labels | Island, MCI, Columbia, Trojan, EMI, CBS |
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