Peter Tosh
Jamaican reggae musician and activist
Born
October 19th, 1944
80 years ago
Died
September 11th, 1987
37 years ago — 42 years old
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
Jamaica
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A pivotal figure in reggae music, contributions included founding the band The Wailers alongside Bob Marley and Bunny Wailer. Released influential solo albums such as 'Legalize It' and 'Equal Rights', which addressed social issues and advocated for the legalization of marijuana. As a performer, significant performances included the 1978 One Love Peace Concert in Jamaica. Tosh's powerful lyrics and music resonated with themes of freedom, human rights, and justice.
Co-founded The Wailers
Released the album 'Legalize It'
Performed at the One Love Peace Concert
Awarded posthumously with the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award
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