Jamaican reggae vocalist and pioneer of toasting.
Born 21 September 1942, Kingston, Jamaica.
Died 17 February 2021, Kingston, Jamaica.
U-Roy, born in the slum Jones Town, in inner Kingston, Jamaica, became famous in the late 60's and early 70's. He was the prime innovator of toasting over versions of popular songs, remixed by dub music pioneers such as King Tubby. This vocal style was a major influence on early rap (Disco / Electro / Break Beat) and the later American hip-hop movement. He ran his own label, Mego-Ann, and sound system King Stur Gav Hi-Fi.
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July 25, 2018
Sala Apolo
Barcelona, Catalonia, SpainJuly 19, 2018
Fort Punta Christo
Pula, Istarska, CroatiaJuly 13, 2018
La Plaine aux Pieds Des Eoliennes
Dour, Hainaut, BelgiumJune 14, 2018
La Batterie
Guyancourt, Île-de-France, FranceAugust 26, 2017
Festival Site
Market Harborough, England, United KingdomAugust 12, 2017
The Matterley Bowl
Winchester, England, United KingdomJuly 15, 2016
La Plaine de La Machine à Feu
Dour, Hainaut, BelgiumJuly 1, 2016
Studio 24
Edinburgh, Scotland, United KingdomMarch 25, 2016
Dixie Queen
London, England, United KingdomAugust 3, 2014
Domaine Universitaire
Pessac, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, FranceAugust 3, 2013
Centre-Ville
Aulnoye-Aymeries, Hauts-de-France, FranceJuly 28, 2013
Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park
London, England, United KingdomJuly 27, 2013
De Schans
Lichtenvoorde, Gelderland, NetherlandsJuly 25, 2013
Jardin de Ville
Grenoble, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, FranceJuly 20, 2013
La Plaine de La Machine à Feu
Dour, Hainaut, BelgiumOctober 27, 2012
Théâtre National de la Communauté Française / Nationaal Theater
Brussels, Brussels-Capital Region, BelgiumJuly 28, 2012
indigO2
London, England, United KingdomJuly 6, 2012
Fühlinger See
Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia, GermanyJune 30, 2012
Lac Baron-Desqueyroux
Montendre, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, FranceOctober 23, 2010
Esplanade
Grenoble, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, FranceU-Roy has released 32+ albums. Some of their notable releases include Solid Gold, Talking Roots, Pray Fi Di People. Explore their complete discography on this page.
Some of U-Roy's most popular tracks include Natty Rebel, Natty Rebel - Remaster 1990, Wear You To The Ball, Chalice In The Palace - 1990 Digital Remaster, Chalice In The Palace. Listen to these songs and discover more from their extensive catalog.
Jamaican reggae vocalist and pioneer of toasting.Born 21 September 1942, Kingston, Jamaica.Died 17 February 2021, Kingston, Jamaica.U-Roy, born in the slum Jones Town, in inner Kingston, Jamaica, beca... Read the full biography on this page.
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