U-Roy

Ewart Beckford OD, known by the stage name U-Roy, was a Jamaican vocalist and pioneer of toasting. U-Roy was known for a melodic style of toasting applied with a highly developed sense of timing.

Born:

Sep 21, 1941 In Jones Town, Kingston, Jamaica

Movie/TV Credits:

3

First Appeared:

In the movie Beats of the Heart: Roots Rock Reggae 1977-01-01

Latest Project:

Movie I Am the Gorgon: Bunny 'Striker' Lee and the Roots of Reggae 2013-11-10