TIMELINE EXPLORE OUR HISTORY
This timeline shows an interactive journey through Jamaica's rich and ever-shifting musical history; encompassing it's birth, growth and myriad of characters that has made it a genre admired by the world.
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SHARE / Jun 15, 1959 12:00 am
Nicky Thomas' first hint of success came with the release of 1959 "Run Nigel Run" produced by veteran singer Derrick Harriott and credited to The Chuckles.
SHARE / Jun 15, 1959 12:00 am
Byron Lee presenting former Prime Minister Edward Seaga with a copy of the group's 1959 album 'Dumplings', which Seaga produced. Dumplings was Byron Lee's first song which was an instant hit
SHARE / Jun 15, 1959 12:00 am
Byron Lee is known to have introduced the electric bass guitar to Jamaica in late 1959. The bass guitar soon gained popularity throughout the country and became the standard. The electric bass' louder, clearer, and more 'in your fac
SHARE / Jun 15, 1958 12:00 am
King Tubby formed his own sound system 'Tubby's Home-Town Hi-Fi' in 1958. It was famed for its high quality and innovation.
SHARE / Jun 15, 1958 12:00 am
Possibly, the first ska single was "Little Sheila" by Laurel Aitken, recorded in 1958.
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