Reggae Loses Its Heartbeat: Bass Great Jackie Jackson Dies

Veteran bassist Clifton “Jackie” Jackson, whose deep, unmistakable bass lines powered some of the most enduring recordings in ska, rocksteady and reggae, died on Wednesday morning following a lengthy hospitalisation.…

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Stanley and the Turbines Founding Member Knollis Watson Dies

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Beenie Man Returns to Billboard Rhythmic Airplay Chart After 20 Years with ‘For You’ Feat. Snoop Dogg

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Kabaka Pyramid Brings His Reggae Sound to Berkeley’s UC Theatre This November

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