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Derrick Morgan
King of ska and pioneer of rocksteady, Derrick Morgan was also a talent scout
who gave beginners like Bob Marley, Jimmy Cliff and Garnet Silk their chance.
Derrick Morgan began his career in 1957 and became Jamaica's most popular ska
artist in 1960, with a string of hits including "Don't Call Me Daddy " and "In
My Heart". From 1965 onwards, he was a forerunner of rocksteady, with tracks
like "Tougher Than Tough" and "Conquering Ruler". His track "Seven Letters" is
considered one of the earliest examples of reggae as such. Derrick Morgan then
managed his success from Britain, wher...
