Derrick Harriott

Derrick Harriott
Birth nameDerrick Clifton Harriott
Born (1939-02-10) 10 February 1939 (age 85)
OriginJamaica
GenresReggae, Ska, Rocksteady
Occupation(s)Singer, record producer
Years active1958–present
LabelsCrystal, Trojan

Derrick Clifton Harriott OD (born 10 February 1939[1]) is a Jamaican singer and record producer.[2] He was a member of the Jiving Juniors with Herman Sang before embarking on a solo career. He has produced recordings by Big Youth, Chariot Riders, The Chosen Few, Dennis Brown, The Ethiopians, Keith & Tex, The Kingstonians, Rudy Mills, Scotty, Sly & Revolutionaries, and Winston McAnuff.[3]

  1. ^ Interview: Derrick Harriott (Part 1).
  2. ^ Derrick Harriott's website at the Wayback Machine (archive index) – accessed December 2007
  3. ^ Prato, Greg. "Derrick Harriott Biography". Allmusic.com. Retrieved 18 November 2009.