Top 15 Finest Jamaican Recording Artists?

[Peter R]

As I said, I go by what I enjoy(ed) How come Bob Marley don't make dat list? and he, IMO, is one of the, IF NOT THE most "listenable" reggae (Jamaican) artiste to this day...
and BTW yesterday marked 33 years since he died. RIP.

[Mosiah]

Historian gave this list very little thought.

[Jangle]

Good selections Sass. I hereby submit for inclusion to that list Mr. Prilly Hamilton:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w2NWpGpPX-w

[HL]

As I said, I go by what I enjoy(ed) How come Bob Marley don't make dat list? and he, IMO, is one of the, IF NOT THE most "listenable" reggae (Jamaican) artiste to this day...
and BTW yesterday marked 33 years since he died. RIP.

I have a CD Box Set titled: "Story of Jamaican Music". It covers the '60-'90 (maybe a little later) I think.

It's a good compilation of Jamaican music. But like any 'best-of' list--some of the songs are debatable.

[Historian]

I Gave It Much Thought

Historian gave this list very little thought.

No, Mo, I didn’t give it “very little thought,” except in the case of Dennis Brown.

I stated clearly that this thread was about the most talented Jamaican vocalists, meaning specifics like pitch, tone, range, and so on (please listen to the two YouTube videos I posted above – the Platters and Larnelle Harris - to get an idea of the sort of quality I’m referring to).

In the case of Jamaica, genuinely “gifted” singers like Richie Stephens and Tyrone Taylor and Taurus Riley exemplify what I was referring to. People like these CAN sing!

In other words, this thread is NOT about great Jamaican recording artists!!

[Sir X]

Gregory and Derrick must be on my list of top 15 in the top 5,

John
Dennis
Gregory
Sugar
Barrington
Jackie Opel- barbadian but he excelled in Jamiacan music.
Derrick Harriot.

Then i would knick pick as to the next with Peter, Bob and Alton etc etc

[Jangle]

My 15 in no particular order

1. Jacob "Killer" Miller
2. Dennis Brown
3. Maxi Preist
4. Bunny Rugs
5. Beresford Hammond
6. Ritchie Stevens
7. Ken Booth
8. Prilly Hamilton
9. Sanchez
10.Boris Gardener
11.John Holt
12. Freddie McGregor
13. Bitty McClean
14.Singing Melody
15. Coco Tea
16. Jimmy Riley
17. Tyrone Taylor

mek me stop now yah.

[Islandman]

I like this list Jangle. My only changes would be to find places for Tabby Diamond and Taurus Riley.

Tyrone Taylor bwoy, pity he never made better use of his talent. Cottage In Negril is a classic.

[Jangle]

I would also add to the list:

Luciano
Everton Blender

[Assasin]

Everton Blender???? Can't see why. Only about 1 good album he had.

[Jangle]

Well the criteria was "Finest Jamaican Recording Artists" not how many albums.

[Assasin]

Was the album that good to you?

[Jangle]

Him record these two, which I loved:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TfyvSM-6c14

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=avlXvb9sBXI

[Me]

LOL.

[wbvs]

Note that this Top 15 Finest list is limited to male recording artists. All comments are welcome.

(The recording artists are listed alphabetically here)

Ken Boothe
Cornell Campbell
Boris Gardiner
Beres Hammond
John Holt
John Jones
Pat Kelly
Rudy Mills
Taurus Riley
Sanchez
Richie Stephens
Tyrone Taylor
Vic Taylor
Delroy Wilson
Ernest Wilson

Clearly space is probably needed for other superb singers like Bob Andy, Dennis Brown, Dobby Dobson, Freddy McKay, etc. Whether we like it or not, compiling a restrictive “Top 15” list can be a bit challenging.

what happen to gregory Isaac ? most of is songs were original . Even RadioHavana paid tribute to him in October 2012 .G I was unique.