Effective period / Period of releases: 1972 - 2022

Members: Robbie Shakespeare, Junior Reid, Michael Rose, Puma Jones, Duckie Simpson, Andrew Bees, Rudolph "Garth" Dennis, Lowell Dunbar, Errol Wilson, Marcus "Rangatan" Smith, Euvin Spencer, Jennifer Connally, Jo Jo Mac

Roots Reggae group, formed 1972 in Kingston, Jamaica. One of the most popular reggae acts ever and the first one to win a Grammy. Founded by Derrick "Duckie" Simpson, Don Carlos (2) and Rudolph "Garth" Dennis. Rose to international fame in the '80s, when they were joined with the rhythm section of Sly Dunbar & Robbie Shakespeare and with Michael Rose as leadsinger. After his departure Rose was replaced by young singers like Junior Reid and Andrew Bees.