Died On This Date (January 19, 2012) Winston Riley / Jamaican Musician & Producer

Winston Riley 1946 – January 19, 2012 Winston Riley was an influential and pioneering reggae musician, singer, and producer.  Born in Kingston, Riley was just 16 when he formed his first group, the Techniques.  The vocal outfit went on to work with such producers as Byron Lee and Duke Reid before splitting up in 1968.  […]