Johnny Osbourne

Born: Jan 1, 1948 in Jamaica

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Genre: World

Biography: A 25-year career that shows no sign of letting up, from soulful reggae to a massive dancehall catalog. With his warm voice filled with conviction and yearning, he's one of the island's best, especially on standards like "Ice Cream Love," "Water Pumping," and countless rub-a-dub singles. ~ Roger Steffens, ...Read full biography

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Truths And Rights

Released: 1980

Label: Rounder Records

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With the rise of the DJs in the 1970s, Studio One found itself in the unenviable position of seeing its back catalog thoroughly plundered for rhythms. And while the label had dug into its archives on numerous ...Read full review

Yo Yo

Released: 1982

Label: Arrival

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Johnny Osbourne was an extremely busy man upon returning to Jamaica in the late '70s. Moving swiftly around the studios, the veteran singer cut a string of albums, six in all before 1982 was out. 1979's ...Read full review

More Johnny Osborne albums: Main Albums (26), Compilations (9), Singles & EPs (4)

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