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Thursday, 14 January 2016

Reggae Thursdays: Winston Jarret and The Righteous Flames

Winston Jarret and The Righteous Flames






Winston Jarrett was taught how to play the Guitar by Jimmy Cliff and Alton Ellis. He got his start working in Ellis' Backing Vocal Band and eventually moving on to form The Righteous Flames that worked with various Producers in the 1960's and 1970's. His solo work included self produced material that increased his presence. Please take a listen here and Happy Reggae Thursday: There must be a revolutionTrue born African and  Born to be loved

Source:https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Winston_Jarrett
Background information
Born14 September 1940 (age 75)
OriginLime Tree Gardens, Saint Ann ParishJamaica
GenresRocksteadyreggae
Occupation(s)Singer-songwriter
InstrumentsVocals
Years activeEarly 1960s–present
LabelsTreasure IsleStudio One,RASHeartbeat
Associated actsAlton Ellis, The Righteous Flames
Background information
Band Name: 
The Righteous Flames

Members: 
Edgar "Egga" Gardner, Junior Green, Winston Jarrett, Danny Clarke




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