Birth name | Ewart Beckford |
Also known as | The Originator, Hugh Roy, The Teacher |
Born | September 21, 1942, Jones Town, Jamaica |
Died | February 17, 2021, Kingston, Jamaica |
Genres | Reggae, dancehall, dub |
Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter |
Years active | 1961–2021 |
Labels | Treasure 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.