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U-Roy (Reggae Singer) - Age, Birthday, Bio, Facts, Family, Net Worth, Height & More

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Ewart Beckford OD, known by his stage name U-Roy, is a Jamaican singer and toast pioneer. U-Roy is known for his lilting style of bread baking with a very developed sense of time.
Birth nameEwart Beckford
Also known asThe Originator, Hugh Roy, The Teacher
BornSeptember 21, 1942, Jones Town, Jamaica
DiedFebruary 17, 2021, Kingston, Jamaica
GenresReggae, dancehall, dub
Occupation(s)Singer, songwriter
Years active1961–2021
LabelsTreasure Isle, Duke Reid, Virgin

About U-Roy

Reggae Singer U-Roy was born in Kingston, Jamaica on September 21, 1942. He dies at the age of 78, on February 17, 2021.

Reggae musician, vocalist, and early pioneer of the Jamaican poetic method"toasting". After toasting on the Duke Reid label, he ascended to notoriety.

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U-Roy before becoming famous

U-Roy was born in the Zodiac sign Virgo (The Maiden), and 1942 is also the year of Horse (馬) in the Chinese Zodiac.

He began his professional career as a DJ in 1961.

Achievement of U-Roy

His Rastafarian beliefs profoundly affected his musical material.

U-Roy's Family, Spouse, Dating and Relationship

His business partner was Marcia Smikle.

U-Roy Collabed with

Both Reggae Singer Sean Paul and Reggae Singer Shabba Ranks, two Jamaican musicians, have stated that his works inspired them to make music.

U-Roy Income & Net worth

U-Roy's income mainly comes from the work that created his reputation: a reggae singer. Information about his net worth in 2024 is being updated as soon as possible by allfamous.org, you can contact to tell us Net Worth of the U-Roy.

U-Roy Height and Weight

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Latest information about U-Roy updated on March 16 2023.