U-Roy
U-Roy | |
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Ewart Beckford |
| Also known as | The Originator Hugh Roy The Teacher |
| Born | 21 September 1942 Jones Town, Jamaica |
| Died | 17 February 2021 (aged 78) Kingston, Jamaica |
| Genres | |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter |
| Years active | 1961–2021 |
| Labels | Treasure Isle, Duke Reid, Virgin |
Ewart Beckford OD (21 September 1942 – 17 February 2021), known by the stage name U-Roy, was a Jamaican vocalist and pioneer of toasting. U-Roy was known for a melodic style of toasting applied with a highly developed sense of timing.