Taitt's name became synonymous with rock-steady in the 1960s, yet he is not a Jamaican. His guitar sound became one of the most recognizable sounds in Jamaica in the 1960s, yet guitar was not the first instrument he mastered. Equally interesting is how at the height of his popularity in Jamaica, Taitt opted to permanently move to Canada. All of these aspects of his career prompt more questions than answers.
What is certain is that the man, whose stellar guitar work graced countless hits by such singers as Desmond Dekker, the Melodians, Derrick Morgan, Alton Ellis, Delroy Wilson, Ken Boothe, as well as numerous others, was a major figure in the development of Jamaican music. http://boomshakalacka69.blogspot.fr/p/lyn-taitt-im-dead-gaan.html
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music_xplosion
"The Joker"(B-side): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DjotK1E0duc
music_xplosion
Taitt's name became synonymous with rock-steady in the 1960s, yet he is not a Jamaican. His guitar sound became one of the most recognizable sounds in Jamaica in the 1960s, yet guitar was not the first instrument he mastered. Equally interesting is how at the height of his popularity in Jamaica, Taitt opted to permanently move to Canada. All of these aspects of his career prompt more questions than answers.
music_xplosion
What is certain is that the man, whose stellar guitar work graced countless hits by such singers as Desmond Dekker, the Melodians, Derrick Morgan, Alton Ellis, Delroy Wilson, Ken Boothe, as well as numerous others, was a major figure in the development of Jamaican music. http://boomshakalacka69.blogspot.fr/p/lyn-taitt-im-dead-gaan.html
zodat
That was a treat! Thanks!
PhilPhil
this has cheered me up no end
PeteLaberge
FASCINATING! Thanks! Great Jam!
music_xplosion
@zodat @PhilPhil @PeteLaberge My pleasure! Happy you enjoyed Mr Taitt's irresistible rhythms :)