9.3
Heartland Reggae
1980
Personal Info
Known For
Acting
Gender
Male
Birthday
September 21, 1941(79)
Day of Death
February 17, 2021
Place of Birth
Jones Town, Kingston, Jamaica
Also Known As
Ewart Beckford OD
U-Roy
Acting
Biography
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.
Known For
Filmography
- 2013MovieI Am the Gorgon: Bunny 'Striker' Lee and the Roots of Reggaeas Self
- 1980MovieHeartland Reggaeas Self
- 1977MovieRoots Rock Reggae: Inside The Jamaican Music Sceneas Self