Peter Tosh
Jamaican reggae musician (1944–1987) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Winston Hubert McIntosh, OM (19 October [1] 1944 – 11 September 1987), professionally known as Peter Tosh, was a Jamaican reggae musician. Along with Bob Marley and Bunny Wailer, he was one of the core members of the band the Wailers (1963–1976), after which he established himself as a successful solo artist and a promoter of Rastafari. He was murdered in 1987 during a home invasion.
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Birth name | Winston Hubert McIntosh |
Also known as | Stepping Razor |
Born | (1944-10-19)19 October 1944 Grange Hill, Jamaica |
Died | 11 September 1987(1987-09-11) (aged 42) Kingston, Jamaica |
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Years active | 1961–1987 |
Labels | Intel-Diplo, JAD Records |
Website | petertosh.com |
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