Theophilus Beckford | |
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| Born | 26 June 1935 Trench Town, Kingston, Jamaica |
| Origin | Kingston, Jamaica |
| Died | 19 February 2001 (aged 65) |
| Genres | Calypso, rhythm & blues, ska, reggae |
| Instrument | Piano |
| Years active | Mid-1950s–2001 |
| Labels | King Pioneer |
Theophilus Beckford (26 June 1935 – 19 February 2001) was a Jamaican pianist and one of the pioneers of Jamaican popular music during the transition from rhythm 'n' blues to Jamaican ska.