Peter Tosh – The Baddest
April 2, 2007
Peter Tosh is one of many famous Jamaican reggae artists’ known to have the world clamoring for his music. Born Hubert Winston McIntosh on October 19, 1944 in Grange Hill Westmoreland, this extremely talented individual began playing music in his childhood days to earn a few shilling.
After moving to Trench Town during his teenage years, he joined forces with the likes of Bob Marley and Bunny Wailer to form a band called The Wailers. They released hits such as “Simmer Down” and later released their debut album “Catch a Fire” which took the world by storm.
However, leaving the Wailers Tosh went on to produce and write songs that garner international fame and recognition. Performing at the One Love Peace Concert, Peter gave a lecture on the legalization of ganja with then Prime Minister Michael Manley and Opposition Leader Edward Seaga in attendance. This performance grab the attention of Mick Jagger who signed Peter Tosh to the Rolling Stones recording label.One of Peter’s hits “Don’t Look Back” featuring Mick Jagger which led to more international exposure and with this collaboration led to an appearance on Saturday Night Live. He also appeared as the opening act for Rolling Stones on their US Tour.
His influence in the Reggae Industry is second to none; his revolutionary attitude in his music continues to influence artists today. He left us a catalogue of lyrics and songs that will forever live on in the musical history of Jamaica.
Albums
- Legalize It (1976)
- Equal Rights (1977)
- Bush Doctor (1978)
- Mystic Man (1979)
- Wanted Dread And Alive (1981)
- Mama Africa (1983)
- Captured Live (1984)
- No Nuclear War (1987)
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why,I wonder,do you state Peter Tosh as being born on October 4 ???
every other writing I see says his birthday was October 19
wondering if your article just misprinted the date?
thank you rhonda for pointing out that error, it has been corrected
Never knew much about the life of this reggae revolutionary till I checked your site. Well done for the wonderful work being done. A-MORE FAYA!!!
Just been reading about Tosh in wikipedia
after listening to “bush doctor”
and by all acounts Tosh started reggae and
the rest followed.
Probably Tosh is just not “one of the many
famous…” but the most famous of the many
famous Jamaican reggae stars.
I guess am right.
[...] peter tosh was one of the original wailing wailers with bob marley and bunny wailer, who first got together as a ska vocal trio in 1962. tosh left the group in 1974 and became one of the leading figures in the roots reggae movement of the 70’s. tosh was killed in 1987 by robbers in his house. his legacy lives on, and this song has become his theme. here’s “steppin’ razor“. [...]
I went store to store looking for Peter’s albums (Scroll of prophet and Bush doctor)
right here in South Africa but i couldn’t find it.
Those albums give me the innermost desire of living and my admiration to
Peter’s work and Reggae music in particular is based on them.
I need advice on how to get them
THATS MY MAIN CONCERN
before and after death i think Peter Tosh was and will always be the greatest musician and entertainer jamaica and jamaicans has and will ever see,his biggest mistake though was never knowing how to be hypocritical.Even death as in life the powers that be is still fighting against the man.i asked a few radio personalities last year how come i didn’t hear any Peter Tosh music being played on any radio stations on his earthstrong and they kept buck shuffling and making excuses.could some-one help me to obtain some hard to get Tosh music like hammer them down,yes i,babylon your queendom is falling and other hard to obtain lyrics of the great man.
i am a driver by profession and whenever i am doing long distance driving i never leave home without a Peter Tosh cd or cassette.i was shocked some years ago to hear a pastor at a prayer breakfast saying that bob marley said there will be no peace without equal rights and justice,it was unbelievable that no one in the audience corrected him,but such is life in jamaica.if one is hated and feared for speaking the truth and doing the right they are never given credit due,whether alive or dead.jah guide for all times zeen.
it’s great to see how Peter’s music has travelled over borders and hitting the heart of many people, we who hear and love his music must do our best to make sure his influence neva die seen and we must teel the truth about no peace without equal rights and justice
Much love & respect
Cloudy (norway)
Peter Was and Still is The Greatest.
Friend got me to listen to it back in high school Cause I loved Reggae.
And I was instantly addicted to his Great work.
I was never a marley fan. has some good songs but no where near as good as tosh in my soul.
I also would like to find all the compilations done up by him everything he recorded.
From speaches and all. I am working on getting all he has and its not always easy.
Wish everyone could understand PEACE Is what we all want and need. STOP THE WAR…
Wish everyone could just UNITE & GET TOGETHER & FIGHT THE MAN!
Peter Tosh – the bush doctor, was the best reggae musician ever witnessed. His militancy, wisdom, philosophies and the power of his music was something the slave masters and drivers would never want to hear.Surely if man like Peter Tosh were continuously living, surely this place will be a better place to live.
Iam sick and tired of Bob Marley being the only reggae artist to get any credit. Especially here in America. In my opinion Peter Tosh Blows Marley away.. Tosh really stood up for what he believed in and spoke his mind. The mans music is just great. I hope some day he will get the credit he deserves. I had the chance to go to Belmont in September of 2007 to his Memorial park there wasnt much there but if your a true fan and your in Jamacia you cant pass it up.. Met his mother there to,, that was really cool
Peter Tosh is, and will always remain the king of reggae.
can any one of you brothers or sisters help i to obtain some hard to find tosh lyrics?
peter for the past,present and the future,Peter Tosh to the world zeen
i seeking help in finding tunes like tosh’s {cease fire,original maga dog hammer dem down,babylon queendom the fast version,buckinhan palace and such.
Peter Tosh is the bush doctor, the prohet, and a major influence on my life. I am a rock musician, and all I want to do is to open the eyes of the naaive souls out there. Yes, it’s hard out there, and its a struggle, and I didnt know how to help spread my own opinion, but thanks to Peter Tosh, I can do that now. And I thank him…………….let Jah be praised….
I love Peter Tosh, hart and soul. I work as an author, and want to write a novel inspired by Tosh and his music. Now I am going to Jamaica, and I need to know about places to visit: his house, the place where he was born, stages and clubs where he performed, people to talk to – etc. <Thank you for all your good help! Please e-mail me: ottohelg@online.no
Peter tosh will always be the best.