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Reggae Legend Yabby You Dies in Jamaica |
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| Yabby You was born Vivian Jackson in a Kingston ghetto. He founded a harmony trio, the Prophets, in 1972. They made their single debut with "Conquering Lion," a classically styled reggae song with a deeply personal message. They made a few more singles and eventually they all appeared on Jackson's debut album, Conquering Lion. Throughout the decade, he recorded frequently on his Prophet label. He was closely affiliated with King Tubby, whose dubs often appeared on the B-sides of Jackson's singles. It was Tubby who gave Jackson his famous nickname, Yabby You. Some of Yabby You's better-known albums from this period include Chant Down Babylon Kingdom (1976) and Deliver Me from My Enemies (1977).
The artist passed away with a stroke in the early hours of the morning of January 12th. His funeral will be held in Clarendon on January 30th and so far, Steel Pulse are confirmed to be attending, although other friends and artists alike are flying in as news spreads. |
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