Max Romeo | |
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 Max Romeo in concert, Brussels, 2022. | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Maxwell Livingston Smith |
| Also known as | Adulfus Dulfile, Maxie Smith, The Son of Selassie[1] |
| Born | 22 November 1944 Saint Ann Parish, Jamaica |
| Origin | Saint James Parish, Jamaica |
| Genres | |
| Years active | 1965–present |
| Labels | Charmax |
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]
- ^ "Max Romeo Discography". Discogs.com. Retrieved 12 April 2012.
- ^ "Max Romeo Songs, Albums, Reviews, Bio & More". AllMusic. Retrieved 8 October 2021.
- ^ "Respect to the Max!", Jamaica Observer, 23 November 2014. Retrieved 23 November 2014
- ^ Some sources, e.g. Thompson (2002) state 1947 as year of birth
- ^ Jo-Ann Greene. "Max Romeo - Music Biography, Credits and Discography". AllMusic. Retrieved 23 September 2010.