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Old 09-19-2005, 10:24 AM   #1 (permalink)
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Old 09-19-2005, 10:34 AM   #2 (permalink)
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what about em?
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Old 09-19-2005, 01:39 PM   #3 (permalink)
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Its Desmond Dekker, and he was an incredible ska/reggae singer. One of my favorite ska artists of all time.
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Old 09-23-2005, 03:57 PM   #4 (permalink)
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Old 12-27-2005, 08:32 PM   #5 (permalink)
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What other songs did he sing?
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Old 05-26-2006, 12:37 AM   #6 (permalink)
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I'm not sure if anyone is aware but Desmond recently passed away. It's a huge loss for ska, very sad news indeed.
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Old 05-26-2006, 02:18 AM   #7 (permalink)
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What other songs did he sing?
The Israelites or as I thought it was called "My Ears Are Alight".
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Old 05-26-2006, 05:36 AM   #8 (permalink)
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Desmond Dekker was fantastic. RIP bro.
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Old 05-26-2006, 10:18 AM   #9 (permalink)
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That IS very sad news. But, I'm still surprised I meet some third-wavers who know of (or at least are aware of) his music. The legend lives on, fo' sho'.
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Old 12-06-2006, 02:42 PM   #10 (permalink)
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I saw a Desmond Dekker tribute concert which featured new reggae artists aswell as The Pioneers, Rhoda and Prince Buster. I shook Buster's hand. Best gig ever.

I'm a big Desmond Dekker fan.
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