Roy Shirley Jamaica

Biography

Roy Shirley (b. Roy Rushton Shirley, 18 July 1944, Kingston, Jamaica, d. 4 July 2008 in same town), also known as King Roy Shirley and The High Priest was a singer whose career spanned over the ska, rocksteady and reggae eras. His "Hold Them" 1966 is regarded by some in the reggae branch to be maybe the first recorded rocksteady song. He was also one of the original members of The Uniques 1966. Shirley grew up in Trench Town, and began his career performing in talent contests.

Popular Songs

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  The Great Roy Shirley. One, Two, Three, Plus One (Medley)

  Music Is The Key - The Anthology 1967 To 1975

  124 BPM
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  Hold Them

  Music Is The Key - The Anthology 1967 To 1975

  98 BPM
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  Good Is Better Than Bad

  Music Is The Key - The Anthology 1967 To 1975

  98 BPM
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  Thank You

  Music Is The Key - The Anthology 1967 To 1975

  167 BPM
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  Touch Them (Never Let Them Go)

  Music Is The Key - The Anthology 1967 To 1975

  81 BPM

Discography

Music Is The Key - The Anthology 1967 To 1975

2003