U-Roy
Jamaican musician (1942-2021) · Jamaica · On the map · Musicians · Died at 78
Ewart Beckford OD, known by the stage name U-Roy, was a Jamaican vocalist and pioneer of toasting. U-Roy was known for a melodic style of toasting applied with a highly developed sense of timing.
U-Roy is read about 49 times a day, in 13 languages.
A typical day, 30 days to 10 November 2026
The middle day of the days counted, so one week of news cannot move it. The line under it is the last 400 days, one point a day.
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About this person
Country
Jamaica
Category
Musicians
Type
Singer / Musician
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1942 to 2021 · aged 78
