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U-Roy

Lived · 79 Born · Sep 21, 1941 From · Jones Town, Kingston, Jamaica Films · 3

Biography

Ewart Beckford OD, known by the stage name U-Roy, was a Jamaican vocalist and pioneer of toasting. U-Roy was known for a melodic style of toasting applied with a highly developed sense of timing.

Known for

I Am the Gorgon: Bunny 'Striker' Lee and the Roots of Reggae

2013

Heartland Reggae

1980 ⭐ 9.3

Roots Rock Reggae: Inside The Jamaican Music Scene

1977 ⭐ 7.7

Career timeline

2013

I Am the Gorgon: Bunny 'Striker' Lee and the Roots of Reggae

Self · 2013

1980

Heartland Reggae Notable

Self · 1980

⭐ 9.3

1977

Roots Rock Reggae: Inside The Jamaican Music Scene Notable

Self · 1977

⭐ 7.7

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