Lloyd Knibb
Musician (1931-2011) · Jamaica · On the map · Musicians · Died at 80
Lloyd Knibb OD was a Jamaican drummer who is considered Jamaica's most important and influential modern drummer. A master percussionist, he contributed to every style of this nation's popular and not so popular musical forms, including jazz, mento, burru, nyabinghi, rock steady and, by extension, reggae.
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- Don Drummond Bandmate in The Skatalites
- Jackie Mittoo Bandmate in The Skatalites
- Tommy McCook Bandmate in The Skatalites
- Roland Alphonso Bandmate in The Skatalites
Doreen Shaffer Bandmate in The Skatalites
Lester Sterling Bandmate in The Skatalites- Johnny Moore Bandmate in The Skatalites
Lloyd Brevett Bandmate in The Skatalites
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He is most well known for his contribution to the development of the rhythm of the ska. He played for The Skatalites, and for Tommy McCook & The Supersonics. Knibb recorded for the producers Lloyd "Matador" Daley and Duke Reid.
