Max Romeo

Max Romeo
Max Romeo in concert, Brussels, 2022.
Background information
Birth nameMaxwell Livingston Smith
Also known asAdulfus Dulfile, Maxie Smith, The Son of Selassie[1]
Born (1944-11-22) 22 November 1944 (age 79)
Saint Ann Parish, Jamaica
OriginSaint James Parish, Jamaica
Genres
Years active1965–present
LabelsCharmax

Max Romeo (born Maxwell Livingston Smith; 22 November 1944)[3][4] is a Jamaican reggae and roots reggae recording musician who has achieved chart success in his home country and in the United Kingdom. He had several hits with the vocal group the Emotions. His song "Wet Dream" (1968) included overtly sexual lyrics and launched a new style of reggae.[5]

  1. ^ "Max Romeo Discography". Discogs.com. Retrieved 12 April 2012.
  2. ^ "Max Romeo Songs, Albums, Reviews, Bio & More". AllMusic. Retrieved 8 October 2021.
  3. ^ "Respect to the Max!", Jamaica Observer, 23 November 2014. Retrieved 23 November 2014
  4. ^ Some sources, e.g. Thompson (2002) state 1947 as year of birth
  5. ^ Jo-Ann Greene. "Max Romeo - Music Biography, Credits and Discography". AllMusic. Retrieved 23 September 2010.