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)
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“. [...]