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Rocksteady is a style of popular music that developed out of ska in the 1960s. In its simplest terms, rocksteady is half-speed ska with the trombone replaced by piano and prominent bass. The lyrics are more socially and politically conscious, and there is a greater focus on harmonies, particularly in trios like the Heptones, Gaylads, Dominoes, Aces, and Wailers. Other major figures include Alton Ellis and Ken Boothe. With its relaxed beat and social-protest lyrics, the music served as a forerunner to reggae. View wiki
Rocksteady is a style of popular music that developed out of ska in the 1960s. In its simplest terms, rocksteady is half-speed ska with the trombone replaced by piano and prominent bass. The lyrics are more socially and politically conscious, and there is a greater focus on harmonies, particu… read more
Rocksteady is a style of popular music that developed out of ska in the 1960s. In its simplest terms, rocksteady is half-speed ska with the trombone replaced by piano and prominent bass. The lyrics are more socially and politically conscious, and there is a greater focus on harmonies, particularly in trios like the Heptones, Gaylads, Dominoes, Aces, and Wailers. … read more

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    Alton Ellis

    222,063 listeners

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    The Paragons

    169,934 listeners

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    Phyllis Dillon

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    Hopeton Lewis

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    The Jamaicans

    56,147 listeners

  10. Image for 'Alton Ellis & The Flames'

    Alton Ellis & The Flames

    41,249 listeners

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1 Play track Stir It Up Bob Marley & The Wailers
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2 Play track Pressure Drop Toots and The Maytals
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3 Play track 54-46 Was My Number Toots and The Maytals
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4 Play track Funky Kingston Toots and The Maytals
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5 Play track Israelites Desmond Dekker
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6 Play track 007 (Shanty Town) Desmond Dekker
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7 Play track Return of Django The Upsetters
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8 Play track Rivers Of Babylon The Melodians
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9 Play track Train to Skaville The Ethiopians
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10 Play track Monkey Man Toots and The Maytals
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    Strictly Rude

    Big D And The Kids Table 39,454 listeners

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  2. Image for 'Let's Do Rocksteady: The Story of Rocksteady 1966-68'

    Let's Do Rocksteady: The Story of Rocksteady 1966-68

    Various Artists 60,354 listeners

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    The Aggrolites 27,391 listeners

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    Train To Skaville: Anthology 1966-1975

    The Ethiopians 73,925 listeners

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    Burnin' (The Definitive Remasters)

    The Wailers 36,166 listeners

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    Ska

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    Skinhead reggae

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    Jamaica

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