Jimmy Cliff was a Jamaican singer and songwriter who was instrumental in introducing reggae to an international audience. With his hit Wonderful World, Beautiful People (1970) and the landmark film The Harder They Come (1972), Cliff became reggae’s biggest star. Although his success was eclipsed by Bob Marley, Cliff remained extremely popular in Africa and South America. He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2010.
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