R.I.P. PETER TOSH!
Peter Tosh was a singer and musician who’s best remembered as co-founder of legendary reggae group, The Wailers. Alongside Bob Marley and Bunny Wailer, he was especially known for his advocacy for Rastafari principles, social justice, and marijuana legalization. His involvement with the Wailers helped shape the early sound of reggae music.
In 1974, he left the band to pursue a career of his own, producing songs like “Legalize It”, “Equal Rights”, and today’s song choice (that can be listened to by clicking on the provided link).
On this very day, September 11th 1987, Winston Hubert McIntosh (known professionally as Peter Tosh) was shot to death at his home in Kingston, Jamaica (after being tortured by a gang of men who were looking for money). He was 42 years old at the time of his death. In memory of his tragic passing, I’ve chosen a song that was originally recorded by the legendary Chuck Berry. Other than lyrics, the rendition you’re about to hear sounds almost nothing like the original. Released in 1983, here’s the late, PETER TOSH, with his reggae version of “JOHNNY B GOODE”….