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The Skatalites

The Skatalites are a ska band from Jamaica. They played initially between 1963 and 1965, and recorded many of their best known songs in the period, including "Guns of Navarone." They also played on records by Prince Buster and backed many other Jamaican artists who recorded during that period, including Bob Marley & The Wailers, on their first single "Simmer Down." They reformed in 1983 and ha…

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Artist details

Type
Group
Area
Jamaica
Founded
May, 1964
Genres
Labels
Rhino
Island
ROIR
United Artists
Dojo Records
Last updated: September 6th, 2024

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