What is Desmond Dekker's full name?
Desmond Adolphus Dacres
Desmond Dekker date of birth:
July 16, 1941
How old was Desmond Dekker when died?
64
Where was Desmond Dekker born?
Saint Andrew Parish, Jamaica
When did Desmond Dekker die?
May 25, 2006
Where did Desmond Dekker die?
Thornton Heath, South London
Why did Desmond Dekker die?
Heart attack
What is Desmond Dekker nationality?
Jamaican
What is Desmond Dekker's occupation?
Singer-songwriter, musician
Desmond Dekker claim to fame:
Ska, Reggae
What genre is Desmond Dekker's work?
Ska, rocksteady, reggae
What instruments does Desmond Dekker play?
Vocals
Short Biography
Desmond Dekker (16 July 1941 – 25 May 2006) was a Jamaican ska, rocksteady and reggae singer-songwriter and musician. Together with his backing group the Aces (consisting of Wilson James and Easton Barrington Howard), he had one of the earliest international reggae hits with "Israelites" (1968). Other hits include "007 (Shanty Town)" (1967), "It Mek" (1969) and "You Can Get It If You Really Want" (1970).