Jimmy Riley | |
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 Riley pictured in 2010 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Martin James Norman Riley |
| Born | 22 May 1947 |
| Origin | Kingston, Jamaica |
| Died | 23 March 2016 (aged 68) New York City, United States |
| Genres | Ska, rocksteady, reggae |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, record producer |
| Years active | Mid-1960s–2016 |
Martin James Ziggy Norman Riley (22 May 1947 – 23 March 2016), better known as Jimmy Riley, was a Jamaican singer who in addition to recording solo was also a member of the Sensations and The Uniques and was the father of Tarrus Riley.[1]
- ^ Kenner, Rob (2009) "Reggae Singer With a Legacy, a Following and a Mission", New York Times, 21 August 2009, retrieved 31 August 2009