R.I.P. Freddie "Toots" Hibbert

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Toots Hibbert - Wikipedia

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Obituary: Toots Hibbert - the man who coined the word reggae

The frontman of Toots and the Maytals was known for songs like Pressure Drop and Monkey Man.

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R.I.P. Toots Hibbert, reggae pioneer

Orphaned at a young age in Jamaica, Toots Hibbert (with his band The Maytals) eventually became one of reggae music's most dogged and beloved ambassadors to the world.

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Ziggy Marley, Mick Jagger, The Who & More Pay Tribute to Frederick 'Toots' Hibbert

Tributes poured in following the death of reggae legend Frederick "Toots" Hibbert, who died Sept. 11 at the age of 77.

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Toots Hibbert, Reggae Ambassador And Leader Of Toots And The Maytals, Dies At 77

The reggae star had been hospitalized in intensive care for more than a week while awaiting the results of a COVID-19 test.

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[Tai Chi≈Surfing]

I've seen the Maytals lots of times through the years..and recently, 2 yrs ago here in SF.
They always put on a great show.
Toots was an amazing front man...and social activist.
He'll definitely be missed.

 

[Hank Kingsley]

I've seen the Maytals lots of times through the years..and recently, 2 yrs ago here in SF.
They always put on a great show.
Toots was an amazing front man...and social activist.
He'll definitely be missed.

Seen him twice myself.

Burning Spear was back-up the 2nd time.

 

[Hank Kingsley]

A good Clash cover..

 

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