As the man who recorded the first hit song to come out of Jamaica, Beckford is one of the key figures in the evolution of Jamaican music from r&b to ska. Significant. File under: Jamaican Pioneers.
In the music library: The Story Of Jamaican Music 1958-1967: Easy Snappin'
The StudIo One Story: Easy Snappin'
Links: Wikipedia AllMusic Discogs 45cat Foundation SKA Skabook.com Jamaica Observer
Obituary: The Guardian