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Desmond Dekker

Born Desmond Adolphus Dacres

1941–2006

SkaRocksteadyReggae

About Desmond Dekker

Desmond Dekker was the first Jamaican artist to score an international hit, taking 'Israelites' to number one in the UK and the US top ten in 1968. His music bridged ska, rocksteady, and early reggae, opening the door for Jamaican music on the world stage.