Nitty Gritty | |
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| Birth name | Glen Augustus Holness |
| Born | 1957 |
| Origin | Kingston, Jamaica |
| Died | 24 June 1991 |
| Genres | Reggae |
| Instrument | Vocals |
| Years active | Early 1970s–1991 |
Glen Augustus Holness (1957–24 June 1991), otherwise known by his stage name Nitty Gritty, was a popular reggae singer. Born in the August Town section of Kingston, Jamaica, he was the second of eleven children born to religious parents.