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 name | Martin James Norman Riley |
| Born | 22 May 1954 |
| Origin | Kingston, Jamaica |
| Died | 23 March 2016 (aged 61) New York City, United States |
| Genres | Ska, rocksteady, reggae |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, record producer |
| Years active | Mid-1960s–2016 |
| Associated acts | The 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
- ↑ Kenner, Rob (2009) "Reggae Singer With a Legacy, a Following and a Mission", New York Times, 21 August 2009, retrieved 31 August 2009
- ↑ Campbell, Howard (2013) "Riley Exposes Contradiction Archived 2016-03-04 at the Wayback Machine", Jamaica Observer, 17 October 2013. Retrieved 18 October 2013
- ↑ 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