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Peter Tosh

Active

1960s - 1980s

Born

October 19, 1944 in Westmoreland, Jamaica

Died

September 11, 1987 in Kingston, Jamaica

Genre

Reggae

Styles

Political Reggae Roots Reggae

Also Known As

Stepping Razor
Winston Hubert McIntosh

Member Of

The Wailers Bob Marley & the Wailers
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Peter Tosh

Biography by Jo-Ann Greene

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Founder of the pivotal Wailers and later a reggae star on his own, with razor-sharp lyricism and a soft, humorous side as well.
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Album Highlights

  • Legalize It
    Peter Tosh
    Legalize It
  • Live at the One Love Peace Concert
    Peter Tosh
    Live at the One Love Pe …
  • Complete Captured Live
    Peter Tosh
    Complete Captured Live
  • Mama Africa
    Peter Tosh
    Mama Africa
  • Equal Rights
    Peter Tosh
    Equal Rights
  • Scrolls of the Prophet: The Best of Peter Tosh
    Peter Tosh
    Scrolls of the Prophet: …
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