Ska/Rocksteady/Reggae Thursdays: Roy Shirley

Ainsworth Roy Rushton Shirley (18 July 1944 – July 2008)

Ska, Rocksteady and Reggae Singer, Roy Shirley, was a member of the Uniques in the 1960's. He is regarded for his work in the introduction of the Rocksteady Genre. He had many hits and started institutions to help other Artists and underprivileged youths. He died in 2008; please take a listen here and Happy Ska/Rocksteady/Reggae Thursday: Hold Them 

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

Background Information
Birth name	Ainsworth Roy Rushton Shirley
Also known as	King Roy Shirley, The High Priest
Born	18 July 1944
Origin	Kingston, Jamaica
Died	July 2008 (aged 63) Thamesmead, London, United Kingdom
Genres	Ska, rocksteady, reggae
Years active	early 1960s – 2008
Labels	Amalgamated, Public, Weed Beat, Trojan
Associated acts	The Uniques