Lloyd Knibb obituary

Drummer whose rhythmic innovation defined the ska soundLloyd Knibb, who has died aged 80, was one of Jamaica's most renowned drummers, and was estimated to have played on more than 2,000 recordings. He was a founding member of the Skatalites, the leading set of musicians active during the ska era of the early 1960s, who backed every Jamaican singer of note, including Bob Marley. Knibb was also an important member of the Supersonics, the outstanding rocksteady band. He recorded widely for a rang...

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