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Desmond Dekker

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Jamaican reggae singer and songwriter, leader of Desmond Dekker & The Aces.

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Born: July 16, 1941 in Kingston, Jamaica.
Died: May 25, 2006 in Thornton Heath, Surrey, England.

Often cited as the first superstar of reggae. He made his recording debut in 1963 (with a single titled "Honour Your Mother And Father") and made his international breakthrough with "007 (Shanty Town)" in 1967.

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Desmond Dekker has released 500+ albums. Some of their notable releases include The King Of Ska, 50 Reggae Hits, Reggae Vibrations (Classics By The Reggae Masters). Explore their complete discography on this page.

Some of Desmond Dekker's most popular tracks include Israelites, 007 (Shanty Town), You Can Get It If You Really Want, It Mek, Fu Man chu. Listen to these songs and discover more from their extensive catalog.

Jamaican reggae singer and songwriter, leader of Desmond Dekker & The Aces.Born: July 16, 1941 in Kingston, Jamaica.Died: May 25, 2006 in Thornton Heath, Surrey, England.Often cited as the first super... Read the full biography on this page.

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