Tyrone Downie nickname(s):
Organ D, Jumpy
Tyrone Downie date of birth:
May 20, 1956
How old is Tyrone Downie?
69
Where was Tyrone Downie born?
King Street, Kingston, Jamaica
What is Tyrone Downie nationality?
Jamaican
What is Tyrone Downie's occupation?
Arranger, Pianist, Musician
What genre is Tyrone Downie's work?
Reggae
What instruments does Tyrone Downie play?
Keyboards (piano, rhodes piano, organ, synthesizers, mellotron), guitar
Short Biography
Tyrone Downie is a Jamaican keyboardist/pianist who is most known for his involvement as a member of Bob Marley and The Wailers. He studied at Kingston College and joined The Wailers in the mid-1970s, making his recording début with the band on Rastaman Vibration, having previously been a member of the Impact All Stars. He has also played with The Abyssinians, Beenie Man, Black Uhuru, Buju Banton, Peter Tosh, Junior Reid, Tom Tom Club, Ian Dury, Burning Spear, Steel Pulse, Alpha Blondy, Tiken Jah Fakoly and Sly & Robbie. He currently resides in France and is a member of the touring band of Youssou N'Dour, whose album Remember he produced.