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.
Peter Tosh God Bless his soul was and remains so a Legendary Reggae Musician / Artist.
Neville Bardoli aka ‘ Steppin Razor ‘ said 1 month ago
” In Memory of my dear friend and confidant Peter Tosh, RIP, so deeply missed your friend in life.” Courtesy of Neville Bardoli EMI Records Inc (c) 2010
Perhaps the reason why The Late Great Legendary Bob Marley seemingly grabs all the attention and headlines is quite simply because as a mainstream Roots Reggae Artist he is the best ~ Simples !
(Courtesy of ‘Steppin Razor’ (c) ‘A Rastaman Prod Inc’ 2011)
27 Neville Bardoli aka ‘Steppin Razor’ January 10, 2011 at 3:02 pm
Peter Tosh was born on 19 Oct 1944 in Westmoreland, Jamaica. His birth name was Winston Hubert Tosh. His is also called Stepping Razor. Peter Tosh died on 11 Sep 1987.
Peter Tosh, was a reggae musician .He began to sing and learn guitar at a young age inspired by the American stations. After an illustrious career with The Wailers and as a solo musician, he was assassinated at his home during a robbery.In living memory of my dear friend and confidant The Legend that is Mr Peter Tosh a man i am extremely proud to call my friend, in ernest Neville Bardoli aka ‘Steppin Razor’ (c) ‘A Rastaman Prod Inc’ 2011.
Peter Tosh released the following albums inluding Black Dignity: Early Works of the Stepping Razor (2009), Playlist: The Very Best of Peter Tosh (2009), Best of Peter Tosh (2008), Live & Dangerous Boston 1976 (2008), Talking Revolution (2005), Can’t Blame the Youth (2004), 20th Century Masters – The Millennium Collection: The Best of Peter Tosh (2004), Best of Peter Tosh 1978-1987 (2003), The Essential Peter Tosh: The Columbia Years (2003), Mama Africa (2002), Wanted Dread & Alive (2002), No Nuclear War (2002), Mystic Man (2002), Complete Captured Live (2002), Bush Doctor (2002), Arise Black Man (2001), I Am That I Am (2001), Super Hits (2001), Honorary Citizen (2000), Peter Tosh Live at the Jamaican Music Fest 1982 (2000), Scrolls of the Prophet: The Best of Peter Tosh (1999), Equal Rights (1999), Legalize It (1999), The Best of Peter Tosh: Dread Don’t Die (1996), The Gold Collection (1996), Captured Live (1990) and The Toughest (1990).
26 Neville Bardoli aka ‘Steppin Razor’ January 4, 2011 at 2:59 pm
Peter Tosh (real name:Winston McIntosh October 19, 1944- September 11, 1987) was a Jamaican reggae musican. He was a member of the Wailers with Bob Marley and Bunny Livingston and friend Neville Bardoli. He was a Rastafarian and sang very political songs. His songs were a lot more radical than his friend, Bob Marley’s, whom he often criticized for selling out to the white mainstream. He also toured with the Rolling Stones and sang a duet with Mick Jagger. He was murdered in his home in Kingston during a robbery in 1987. His biggest claim to fame was a song titled “Legalize it” in relation to marijuana laws.
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1 Discography
1.1 Studio albums
1.2 Live albums
1.3 Compilations
2 Other websites
[change] Discography
[change] Studio albums
Negril (1975)
Legalize It (1976)
Equal Rights (1977)
Bush Doctor (1978)
Mystic Man (1979)
Wanted Dread And Alive (1981)
Mama Africa (1983)
No Nuclear War (1987)
I Am That I Am (2001)
[change] Live albums
Captured Live (1984)
Live at the One Love Peace Concert (2000)
Live & Dangerous: Boston 1976 (2001)
Live At The Jamaica World Music Festival 1982 (2002)
Complete Captured Live (2004)
[change] Compilations
These are the highest rated compilation albums on Allmusic.
Collection Gold (1994)
The Toughest (1996)
The Best of Peter Tosh – Dread Don’t Die (1996)
Honorary Citizen (1997)
Scrolls Of The Prophet: The Best of Peter Tosh (1999)
Arise Black Man (1999)
The Essential Peter Tosh – the Columbia Years (2003)
Talking Revolution (2005)
[change] Other websites
Peter Tosh on Allmusic
Discography
Peter Tosh – Jamaicapage.com Feature
VitalSpot – Peter Tosh
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Neville Bardoli aka ‘Steppin Razor’
Jan 10, 2011 at 2:05 pm
To me personally my dear friend and confidant the late great legendary Mr Peter Tosh was extremely well educated, and spoke in such a fatidic manner which seem to flow naturally, to me he was more than a friend, we were like brothers from different mothers if you will, and yet privately he was a very compassionate person, occasionally shy which ironically was quite the antithesis to his extravagant outgoing onstage presence which i’d witnessed on many occasions, i so miss his presence, Lord have Mercy, In ernest Neville Bardoli aka ‘Steppin Razor (c) ‘A Rastaman Prod Inc’ 2011
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Bob Marley at The One Love Peace Conference said the following as he called the two politicians onstage, and while he held their hands above his head and said while improvising on “Jammin’”:
“ Just let me tell you something (yeah), to make everything come true, we gotta be together. (Yeah, yeah, yeah) and through the spirit of the Most High, His Imperial Majesty Emperor Haile Selassie I, we’re inviting a few leading people of the slaves to shake hands. . . To show the people that you love them right, to show the people that you gonna unite, show the people that you’re over bright, show the people that everything is all right. Watch, watch, watch, what you’re doing, because I wanna send a message right out there. I mean, I’m not so good at talking but I hope you understand what I’m trying to say. Well, I’m trying to say, could we have, could we have, up here onstage here the presence of Mr. Michael Manley and Mr. Edward Seaga. I just want to shake hands and show the people that we’re gonna make it right, we’re gonna unite, we’re gonna make it right, we’ve got to unite . The moon is right over my head, and I give my love instead. The moon was right above my head, and I give my love instead.
( Courtesy of Neville Bardoli aka ‘Steppin Razor’ (c) ‘A Rastaman Prod Inc’ 2011 )
Let us all pay a tribute to Mr Peter Tosh today at his mausoleum in Westmoreland. I will be there in the name of the brazilian reggae nation, and in the name of our band Raízes da Ilha (Island Roots) in which we always pay tributes to Mr Peter Tosh and Mr Bob Marley. Peace!!
como para que te sientas bien una buena marihuana¡….somos compañeros somos como amigos… aguante el reggae jamaiquino loco……y el porro
if you are new to reggae then you can start with peter tosh.he was a genius and a fantastic preacher.we are living in an unjust world which peter did talked about that’s why most of the credit of reggae is being given to bob.peter is by far the best and all time heavy weight of reggae music and i will continue to love him and his music till the end of time.long live the peter tosh legacy,,,yes you are a true legend