Reggae
Desmond Dekker
Jamaican reggae musician, 'The Israelites', ska and reggae pioneer
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Biography
Jamaican reggae musician, 'The Israelites', ska and reggae pioneer
Influence
Pioneered ska and reggae, influenced British ska revival
Gear
Vocals
Traditional Jamaican instruments
Fun Fact
First reggae artist to have a #1 hit in the UK with 'The Israelites'
Quick Facts
Country
Jamaica
Genre
Reggae
Era
1963-2006
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