Jimmy Riley

Martin James Norman Riley (22 May 1954 – 23 March 2016), better known as Jimmy Riley, was a Jamaican singer. Along to recording solo, he was also a member of the Sensations and The Uniques. He was the father of Tarrus Riley.[1]

Jimmy Riley
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Riley pictured in 2010
Background information
Birth nameMartin James Norman Riley
Born(1954-05-22)22 May 1954
OriginKingston, Jamaica
Died23 March 2016(2016-03-23) (aged 61)
New York City, United States
GenresSka, rocksteady, reggae
Occupation(s)Singer, record producer
Years activeMid-1960s–2016
Associated actsThe Sensations, The Uniques, Skin, Flesh and Bones

In September 2013 he released the album Contradiction, that featured guest appearances from his son Tarrus, Sizzla, and Fantan Mojah.[2]

Riley died on the morning of 23 March 2016 in New York City after suffering from cancer, aged 61.[3]

References

  1. Kenner, Rob (2009) "Reggae Singer With a Legacy, a Following and a Mission", New York Times, 21 August 2009, retrieved 31 August 2009
  2. Campbell, Howard (2013) "Riley Exposes Contradiction Archived 2016-03-04 at the Wayback Machine", Jamaica Observer, 17 October 2013. Retrieved 18 October 2013
  3. Henry, Balford (2016) "Reggae artiste Jimmy Riley dies at 61 Archived 2016-03-25 at the Wayback Machine", Jamaica Observer, 23 March 2016. Retrieved 23 March 2016