Lloyd Knibb | |
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 A Concert of the legendary band "The Skatalites in Granada, Spain | |
| Background information | |
| Born | 8 March 1931 |
| Origin | Kingston, Jamaica |
| Died | 12 May 2011 (aged 80) Harbour View, Jamaica |
| Genres | Ska, reggae, rocksteady |
| Instrument | Drums |
| Years active | 1945-2011 |
| Labels | Studio One, Treasure Isle, Top Hat |
Lloyd Knibb OD (8 March 1931 – 12 May 2011) was a Jamaican drummer who is considered Jamaica's most important and influential modern drummer. A master percussionist, he contributed to every style of this nation's popular and not so popular musical forms, including jazz, mento, burru, nyabinghi, rock steady and, by extension, reggae. He is most well known for his contribution to the development of the rhythm of the ska.[1] He played for The Skatalites (in the 1960s up to his death), and for Tommy McCook & The Supersonics. Knibb recorded for the producers Lloyd "Matador" Daley and Duke Reid.
- ^ Miller, Herbie (2011) "The Rhythmic Innovation of Lloyd Knibb", Jamaica Gleaner, 16 May 2011, retrieved 16 May 2011