Prince Buster date of birth:
May 28, 1938
How old was Prince Buster when died?
78
Where was Prince Buster born?
Kingston, Jamaica
When did Prince Buster die?
September 8, 2016
What is Prince Buster nationality?
Jamaican
What is Prince Buster's occupation?
Musician, songwriter, producer
What genre is Prince Buster's work?
Ska, rocksteady, reggae
What instruments does Prince Buster play?
Vocals
Short Biography
Cecil Bustamente Campbell OD (born 24 May 1938, Kingston, Jamaica), better known by the stage name Prince Buster, is a Jamaican singer-songwriter and producer. He is regarded as one of the most important figures in the history of ska and rocksteady music. The records he released in the 1960s influenced and shaped the course of Jamaican contemporary music and created a legacy of work that later reggae and ska artists would draw upon.