Famous Jamaican Guitarists

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Peter Tosh
(Reggae Musician)
Peter Tosh
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Birthdate: October 19, 1944
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: Westmoreland, Jamaica
Died: September 11, 1987
Abandoned by his parents as a child, Peter Tosh grew up learning music by watching others perform. Part of the Jamaican reggae group Bob Marley and the Wailers, he advocated for legalization of marijuana. He loved unicycling. He was shot dead during a robbery attempt by three gunmen.
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Koffee
(Rapper)
Koffee
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Birthdate: February 16, 2000
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Birthplace: Spanish Town, Jamaica

Koffee is a Jamaican singer, songwriter, deejay, rapper, and guitarist. She is best known for her 2019 extended play Rapture, which earned her the prestigious Grammy Award, making her the only woman and youngest person to receive the award under the Best Reggae Album category.

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Robbie Shakespeare
(Musician)
Robbie Shakespeare
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Birthdate: September 27, 1953
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: Kingston, Jamaica

Robbie Shakespeare was a Jamaican record producer and bass guitarist best remembered as one half of the popular reggae rhythm section duo, Sly and Robbie. Nicknamed Basspeare, Shakespeare is often counted among the most influential and successful reggae bassists of all time. Apart from Sly Dunbar, Robbie Shakespeare also worked with various other artists like Bunny Wailer, Yellowman, and U-Roy.

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Aston Barrett
(Bassist, Guitarist)
Aston Barrett
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Birthdate: November 22, 1946
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Birthplace: Kingston, Jamaica

Aston Barrett is a Jamaican Rastafarian and former musician. He is best known for his role as a teacher and mentor of Robbie Shakespeare. In 2012, Barrett was honored by the Bass Player magazine with a Lifetime Achievement award. His achievements and contributions were recognized in the National Honours and Awards in 2021.

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Lloyd Grant
(Musician)
Lloyd Grant
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Birthdate: September 17, 1961
Sun Sign: Virgo
Birthplace: Jamaica, Jamaica

Lloyd Grant is a Jamaican guitarist best known for his association with the popular American heavy metal band Metallica, although he has never been recognized as an official member of the band. Lloyd Grant is especially renowned for his contribution to the original version of the first ever single released by Metallica.