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Leroy Sibbles grew up in the Kingston district known affectionately as the birthplace of reggae and burst onto the music scene as lead singer of The Heptones. Together they popularised the soulful sounds of rocksteady, and while balancing his career in the group, Leroy discovered a talent for the bass that would create an enduring musical legacy. From the legendary halls of Studio One he constructed some of the most recognisable rhythms in reggae history. Songs that would sell globally and influence a generation of musicians.

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Presenter: Emily Webb
Producer: Jade Scott, Andrea Kennedy and Troy Holmes

(Photo: Leroy Sibbles performing in London in 1984. Credit: David Corio/Redferns via Getty Images)

Published on Monday, 13th December 2021.

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