Desmond Dekker

Jamaican reggae musician, 'The Israelites', ska and reggae pioneer

Index

Biography

Jamaican reggae musician, 'The Israelites', ska and reggae pioneer

Influence

Pioneered ska and reggae, influenced British ska revival

Historical context

Jamaican reggae musician, 'The Israelites', ska and reggae pioneer Pioneered ska and reggae, influenced British ska revival First reggae artist to have a #1 hit in the UK with 'The Israelites'

Associated instruments

Vocals
Traditional Jamaican instruments

Specimen note

First reggae artist to have a #1 hit in the UK with 'The Israelites'