The Ethiopians | |
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| Background information | |
| Origin | Jamaica |
| Genres | Reggae, rocksteady, ska, roots reggae |
| Years active | Mid-1960s–2011 |
| Labels | Sir JJ, Trojan Records, Heartbeat Records |
| Past members | Leonard Dillon Steven Taylor Aston Morris Melvin Reid |
The Ethiopians were one of Jamaica's best-loved harmony groups during the late ska, rocksteady and early reggae periods. Responsible for a significant number of hits between the mid-1960s and early 1970s, the group was also one of the first Jamaican acts to perform widely in Britain.