Ten most popular reggae artists

Reggae artists have been almost forgotten but it is true that they have contributed in a most important way to the reggae organization and they definitely deserve recognition and respect. The impact of the music along with its touching lyrics and the sound system produced by these artists is unforgettable. Ten of the greatest artists have been recognized and listed here.

Bob Marley, born on February 6, 1945 and had started learning and playing music from his early teenage time. He was a drop out from school and devoted his full time and life to music. He died of cancer on May 11, 1981. The second artist, Peter Tosh was born on October 9, 1944 and died on September 11, 1987. He was a guitarist, a reggae musician and the leader of the Rastafari movement. Tosh’s height was 6 feet 4 inches and it was always surrounded with one problem or the other because of his short temperedness and unveiled sarcastic way of talking. May be the reason behind his death also might be such rivalry because he was murdered in his own house.

Dennis Brown, born on February 01, 1957 and was one of the most adored and creative artists and his career span of 30 years left behind a rich musical heritage. Jimmy Cliff, born on April 1, 1948 is a Jamaican SKA and a reggae musician and gave some most popular songs too. Sizzla, born on April 17, 1976 created his own gig and earned fame as a performer and gave remarkable songs to the audience. Marcia Griffiths is considered as the biggest and well-known female vocalist.

Yellowman, stage name of Winston Foster was one of the leading reggae stars of 80s. U-Roy was the first musician to shake the country by giving a new and unique style to music. Mutabaruka used to write poems and offered a new genre in music world. Garnett Silk was well known for his silky voice full of emotion and power.