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Jamaica Star Forum - Topics on dance hall, reggae, music and much more - Roy Shirley,R.I.P
R.I.P - ROY SIRLEY 1944 - 2008
Roy Shirley Passes Away
Roy Shirley, the High Priest Of Reggae has passed away.
Born Ainsworth Roy Rushton Shirley in 1944, he made his recording debut in the mid-sixties, cutting Shirley for Leslie Kong, before teaming up first with Errol Dunkley and later, Ken Boothe, the latter also joining him in the Leaders, a vocal quartet that also featured Joe White and Chuck Josephs.
Early the following year, Shirley founded the Uniques along with Slim Smith and Franklyn White, but the trio proved short-lived and after recording material with Prince Buster and Karl J.J. Johnson, the group disbanded.
Following the break up of the Uniques, Shirley attended one-off sessions for Blondel Calnek and WIRL Records before cutting what was to be his first major hit, Hold Them (aka Feel Good) for Joe Gibbs.
Over the next five years, he recorded for an array of producers as well as founding his own Public Records imprint and was rarely out of the Jamaican charts, his spectacular run of hits only brought to an end by his relocation to Britain around 1973.
During this period he had also established a reputation as a stage performer without equal in Jamaica, his live shows becoming celebrated events on the island.
Soon after his move to London, Roy opened a record shop in Dalston and over the years that followed remained active musically, recording new material and founding the British Universal Talent Development Association to help develop new young talent worldwide.
Truly unique, Roy was not only one of one of the true greats of Jamaican musics first golden age, but also a gentleman in every sense of the word and he will be sadly missed by all those who knew him, either personally or through his music.
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Quote: from Pablo on Jul 18 th , 2008, 9:34pm:
R.I.P - ROY SIRLEY 1944 - 2008
Roy Shirley Passes Away
Roy Shirley, the High Priest Of Reggae has passed away.
Born Ainsworth Roy Rushton Shirley in 1944, he made his recording debut in the mid-sixties, cutting Shirley for Leslie Kong, before teaming up first with Errol Dunkley and later, Ken Boothe, the latter also joining him in the Leaders, a vocal quartet that also featured Joe White and Chuck Josephs.
Early the following year, Shirley founded the Uniques along with Slim Smith and Franklyn White, but the trio proved short-lived and after recording material with Prince Buster and Karl J.J. Johnson, the group disbanded.
Seet deh ...
I didnt even knew that he was a part of the Uniques much less the founder.
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During this period he had also established a reputation as a stage performer without equal in Jamaica, his live shows becoming celebrated events on the island.
Soon after his move to London, Roy opened a record shop in Dalston and over the years that followed remained active musically, recording new material and founding the British Universal Talent Development Association to help develop new young talent worldwide.
Truly unique, Roy was not only one of one of the true greats of Jamaican musics first golden age, but also a gentleman in every sense of the word and he will be sadly missed by all those who knew him, either personally or through his music.
This is eerie.
Just last week Saturday (5am - 9pm) morning Tony Owens form RJR played about half hour Roy Shirley straight.
Back in the days at Christmas time there was a charity show called 'Nuggets For The Needy'.
Dem days deh big stars used to perform for charity.
For years the biggest attraction was the stage antics of Roy Shirley.
At times the man used to cry living eye water, lie dung and roll pan de stage, anything to excite de crowd.
If unnu tink a lie me a tel ask unnu madda and fada.
But Pablo, I dont believe you were born dem time deh but good to see that you appreciate the music said speed.
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Quote: from mikeyT on Jul 20 th , 2008, 6:35am:
Quote: from Pablo on Jul 18 th , 2008, 9:34pm:
R.I.P - ROY SIRLEY 1944 - 2008
Roy Shirley Passes Away
Roy Shirley, the High Priest Of Reggae has passed away.
Born Ainsworth Roy Rushton Shirley in 1944, he made his recording debut in the mid-sixties, cutting Shirley for Leslie Kong, before teaming up first with Errol Dunkley and later, Ken Boothe, the latter also joining him in the Leaders, a vocal quartet that also featured Joe White and Chuck Josephs.
Early the following year, Shirley founded the Uniques along with Slim Smith and Franklyn White, but the trio proved short-lived and after recording material with Prince Buster and Karl J.J. Johnson, the group disbanded.
Seet deh ...
I didnt even knew that he was a part of the Uniques much less the founder.
Quote: :
During this period he had also established a reputation as a stage performer without equal in Jamaica, his live shows becoming celebrated events on the island.
Soon after his move to London, Roy opened a record shop in Dalston and over the years that followed remained active musically, recording new material and founding the British Universal Talent Development Association to help develop new young talent worldwide.
Truly unique, Roy was not only one of one of the true greats of Jamaican musics first golden age, but also a gentleman in every sense of the word and he will be sadly missed by all those who knew him, either personally or through his music.
This is eerie.
Just last week Saturday (5am - 9pm) morning Tony Owens form RJR played about half hour Roy Shirley straight.
Back in the days at Christmas time there was a charity show called 'Nuggets For The Needy'.
Dem days deh big stars used to perform for charity.
For years the biggest attraction was the stage antics of Roy Shirley.
At times the man used to cry living eye water, lie dung and roll pan de stage, anything to excite de crowd.
If unnu tink a lie me a tel ask unnu madda and fada.
But Pablo, I dont believe you were born dem time deh but good to see that you appreciate the music said speed.
mi modda say "who"??
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Quote: from P h r e n z i on Jul 20 th , 2008, 2:18pm:
Quote: from mikeyT on Jul 20 th , 2008, 6:35am:
Quote: from Pablo on Jul 18 th , 2008, 9:34pm:
R.I.P - ROY SIRLEY 1944 - 2008
Roy Shirley Passes Away
Roy Shirley, the High Priest Of Reggae has passed away.
Born Ainsworth Roy Rushton Shirley in 1944, he made his recording debut in the mid-sixties, cutting Shirley for Leslie Kong, before teaming up first with Errol Dunkley and later, Ken Boothe, the latter also joining him in the Leaders, a vocal quartet that also featured Joe White and Chuck Josephs.
Early the following year, Shirley founded the Uniques along with Slim Smith and Franklyn White, but the trio proved short-lived and after recording material with Prince Buster and Karl J.J. Johnson, the group disbanded.
Seet deh ...
I didnt even knew that he was a part of the Uniques much less the founder.
Quote: :
During this period he had also established a reputation as a stage performer without equal in Jamaica, his live shows becoming celebrated events on the island.
Soon after his move to London, Roy opened a record shop in Dalston and over the years that followed remained active musically, recording new material and founding the British Universal Talent Development Association to help develop new young talent worldwide.
Truly unique, Roy was not only one of one of the true greats of Jamaican musics first golden age, but also a gentleman in every sense of the word and he will be sadly missed by all those who knew him, either personally or through his music.
This is eerie.
Just last week Saturday (5am - 9pm) morning Tony Owens form RJR played about half hour Roy Shirley straight.
Back in the days at Christmas time there was a charity show called 'Nuggets For The Needy'.
Dem days deh big stars used to perform for charity.
For years the biggest attraction was the stage antics of Roy Shirley.
At times the man used to cry living eye water, lie dung and roll pan de stage, anything to excite de crowd.
If unnu tink a lie me a tel ask unnu madda and fada.
But Pablo, I dont believe you were born dem time deh but good to see that you appreciate the music said speed.
mi modda say "who"??
Check fi yuhself here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BRb_zDZ-KRI&feature=related
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Quote: from P h r e n z i on Jul 20 th , 2008, 2:18pm:
Quote: from mikeyT on Jul 20 th , 2008, 6:35am:
Quote: from Pablo on Jul 18 th , 2008, 9:34pm:
R.I.P - ROY SIRLEY 1944 - 2008
Roy Shirley Passes Away
Roy Shirley, the High Priest Of Reggae has passed away.
Born Ainsworth Roy Rushton Shirley in 1944, he made his recording debut in the mid-sixties, cutting Shirley for Leslie Kong, before teaming up first with Errol Dunkley and later, Ken Boothe, the latter also joining him in the Leaders, a vocal quartet that also featured Joe White and Chuck Josephs.
Early the following year, Shirley founded the Uniques along with Slim Smith and Franklyn White, but the trio proved short-lived and after recording material with Prince Buster and Karl J.J. Johnson, the group disbanded.
Seet deh ...
I didnt even knew that he was a part of the Uniques much less the founder.
Quote: :
During this period he had also established a reputation as a stage performer without equal in Jamaica, his live shows becoming celebrated events on the island.
Soon after his move to London, Roy opened a record shop in Dalston and over the years that followed remained active musically, recording new material and founding the British Universal Talent Development Association to help develop new young talent worldwide.
Truly unique, Roy was not only one of one of the true greats of Jamaican musics first golden age, but also a gentleman in every sense of the word and he will be sadly missed by all those who knew him, either personally or through his music.
This is eerie.
Just last week Saturday (5am - 9pm) morning Tony Owens form RJR played about half hour Roy Shirley straight.
Back in the days at Christmas time there was a charity show called 'Nuggets For The Needy'.
Dem days deh big stars used to perform for charity.
For years the biggest attraction was the stage antics of Roy Shirley.
At times the man used to cry living eye water, lie dung and roll pan de stage, anything to excite de crowd.
If unnu tink a lie me a tel ask unnu madda and fada.
But Pablo, I dont believe you were born dem time deh but good to see that you appreciate the music said speed.
mi modda say "who"??
lol
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RIP Roy Shirley.
The Youtube video made me laugh and cry at the same time.
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