The Previous Icon Was Rockwell
He electrified 1983 with a reggae-rock protest song about UK riots, hitting No. 2 in the US and UK. Moving from 60s band success to solo work, he built his studio and fused Caribbean rhythms with pop and synths. His socially charged music influenced later genres. Continuing to produce and fight for rights, his groove pops up in films. A pioneer whose messages still resonate, he’s cherished by 80s world music fans.
Can you name this reggae-rock activist?
