Sly Dunbar

Sly Dunbar

The foundations of Jamaica's drumming style were set by the innovative playing of Sly Dunbar (born: Lowell Fillmore Dunbar). As one-half of the Riddim Twins, Dunbar joined with bassist Robbie Shakespeare to provide the rhythm section and/or production for recordings by reggae artists including Peter Tosh, Black Uhuru, the Mighty Diamonds, and U-Roy and non-Jamaican performers including Bob Dylan, Grace Jones, the Rolling Stones, Joe Cocker, Ian Dury, Herbie Hancock, Maxi Priest, Cindy Lauper, Carly Simon, KRS-One, and Queen Latifah.(AllMusicOutstanding. File under: Killer Riddims

Discography

In the music library: Virgin Front Line: Sounds of RealityMr Bassie; Mr MusicRasta FiestaA Who Say (Extended Version)

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Sly Dunbar on longevity in the music industry, tropical house, and the next step for reggae

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