Desmond Dekker

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Desmond Dekker

Jamaican singer-songwriter

Also known as: Desmond Adolphus Dacres

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International appeal: From Millie Small to Madness to No Doubt
…by Prince Buster and by Desmond Dekker and the Aces. In the 1970s ska was a significant influence on British pop culture, and so-called groups (whose name derived from both the suits they wore and their often integrated lineups) such as the Specials, Selector, and Madness brought punk and more…
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…by Prince Buster and by Desmond Dekker and the Aces. In the 1970s ska was a significant influence on British pop culture, and so-called groups (whose name derived from both the suits they wore and their often integrated lineups) such as the Specials, Selector, and Madness brought punk and more…
Read More