Peter Tosh

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Born 19 October 1944. Died 11 September 1987.

Peter Tosh

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Peter Tosh (born Winston Hubert McIntosh, 19 October 1944 – 11 September 1987), was a Jamaican reggae musician who was a core member of the band The Wailers (1963–1974), and who afterwards had a successful solo career as well as being a promoter of Rastafari.

Peter Tosh was born in Grange Hill, Jamaica, and was raised by his aunt. He began to sing and learn guitar at an early age, inspired by American radio stations. After a notable career with The Wailers and as a solo musician, he was murdered at his home during a robbery.

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  1. 1978-1987 2012

    Review of 1978-1987

    Reviewed by Angus Taylor

    These records are all worth owning, with the new live set a collector’s find.

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