Byron Lee

Music Producer

Birthday June 27, 1935

Birth Sign Cancer

Birthplace Jamaica

DEATH DATE Nov 4, 2008 (73)

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About

Jamaican musician and record producer known for being the leader of Byron Lee and the Dragonaires. He is said to have introduced the electric bass guitar to Jamaica around 1960.

Before Fame

He formed the Dragonaires around 1950 with his friend Carl Brady.

Trivia

He produced many of the ska singles by The Maytals.

Family Life

He was born and raised in Manchester, Jamaica.

Associated With

Jimmy Cliff is another famous Jamaican musician and ska producer.