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U-Roy

Born
Sep 21, 1941 · Aged 79
Died
Feb 17, 2021
Place of birth
Jones Town, Kingston, Jamaica
Gender
Male
Movie credits
3
TV credits
0
Also known as (1)
  • Ewart Beckford OD

Biography

Ewart Beckford OD, known by the stage name U-Roy, was a Jamaican vocalist and pioneer of toasting. U-Roy was known for a melodic style of toasting applied with a highly developed sense of timing.