Peter Tosh

Born: Westmoreland, Jamaica, 1944

Years Active: 1978-1987

Influenced by: Bunny Wailer, Joe Higgs, Lee "Scratch" Perry, Bob Marley

Biography: Singer, musician, composer, and rebel Peter Tosh cut a swathe through the Jamaican musical scene, both as a founding member ...

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Twisted Tales: Reggae Star Peter Tosh Martyred on Familiar Date

Jun 20 2008 13:00PM by James Sullivan

Filed under: Twisted Tales

Spinner.com: To the fierce activist and reggae superstar Peter Tosh, the English language was a deadly weapon in the struggle against corruption and oppression. Politics were "politricks"; managers were "damagers" and producers "reducers."Tosh, co-founder of the...Read more

Umphrey's McGee Pay Tribute to Peter Tosh

Dec 31 2007 9:00AM by Benjy Eisen

Filed under: Concerts and Tours, News, Exclusive

Spinner.com: Reggae legend Peter Tosh -- a founding member of the Wailers -- was assassinated on September 11, 1987, but his spirit was recently resurrected in Jamaica with help from Chicago rock band Umphrey's McGee, who performed a trio of shows on the island...Read more