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Laurel Aitken

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Born 22 April 1927. Died 17 July 2005.

Laurel Aitken is a performance name for the person Lorenzo Aitken. Laurel Aitken performs as King Horror.

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Biography

Lorenzo Aitken (April 22, 1927 – July 17, 2005), better known as Laurel Aitken, was a singer and one of the originators of Jamaican ska music. He is often referred to as the "Godfather of ska".

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Albums releases

Release title Release date
Says Fire 2009
Rudi Got Married 2004
Ringo the Gringo 1990
The High Priest of Reggae 1970
Fire 1969
 

Credits

Role Artist Release
Vocal The Toasters Hard Band For Dead (1996)
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Since December 2008

  1. BBC Radio 2 100%

  2. BBC 6 Music 30%

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