Toots and the Maytals
Toots and the Maytals, originally called The Maytals, are a Jamaican musical group. They are one of the best known ska and rock steady vocal groups. They were formed in the early 1960s when ska was popular. They had a reputation for having strong, well-blended voices. Front man Hibbert's soulful style led him to be compared to Otis Redding.
Studio albums
Studio album name | Year released |
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Life could be a dream | 1962 |
Never grow old | 1963 |
The Original Golden Oldies Vol.3 | 1964-1965 |
The Sensational Maytals | 1964 |
Do the Reggay | 1966-1970 |
Sweet and Dandy | 1968 |
From The Roots | 1970 |
Monkey man | 1970 |
The Maytals greatest hits | 1970 |
Slatyam Stoot | 1972 |
Funky Kingston | 1972-1973 |
Roots Reggae | 1974 |
In the dark | 1974 |
Toots And The Maytals Media
First generation of the band Toots and the Maytals arranged by Chris Blackwell to include instrumentalists. The line-up included its four main additional members Jackie Jackson, Paul Douglas, Hux Brown and Radcliffe "Dougie" Bryan.
Toots and the Maytals with Dave Matthews when performing together in 1998
Members from Toots & the Maytals and Dave Matthews Band when performing together in 1998. Paul Douglas (left), Carter Beauford (back), LeRoi Moore (front), Toots Hibbert (right)
Toots and the Maytals performing at the 2017 Coachella festival