Toyan
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Toyan | |
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| Birth name | Byron Everton Letts |
| Also known as | Ranking Toyan, Papa Toyan |
| Origin | Kingston, Jamaica |
| Died | 1991 |
| Genres | Reggae |
| Occupation(s) | Artist |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals |
| Years active | 1970's-1991 |
Toyan aka Ranking Toyan (born Byron Everton Letts, died 1991) was a
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Biography
Toyan began his career in 1974, deejaying on
The Mighty Diamonds ("Pretty Woman"), Badoo ("Rocking the 5000"), and Freddie McGregor ("Roots Man Skanking").[1] In 1981 he joined Henry "Junjo" Lawes' Volcano Sound system, and toured Canada.[1] With Lawes, he recorded the album How the West Was Won, which is regarded as his best work,[2] and went on to produce his own work and that of others such as Billy Boyo and Anthony Johnson. He toured the United Kingdom with the Jah Prophecy band and performed in Jamaica alongside Dennis Brown.[1]
He was murdered in Jamaica in 1991 with Little John (musician) present allegedly over the ownership of a gun.[3]
Albums
- How The West Was Won (1981) Greensleeves
- Toyan (1982) J&L
- Superstar Yellowman Has Arrived With Toyan (1982) Joe Gibbs (with Yellowman)
- DJ Clash (1982) Volcano/Greensleeves (with Nicodemus)
- Spar With Me (1982) Jah Guidance
- Ghetto Man Skank (1983) Silver Camel
- DJ Daddy (1983) Upfront
- Nice Time (1983) Jam Rock/Pre (with Triston Palma)
- Every Posse Want Me (1983) Live & Learn
- Murder (1983) Vista Sounds (with Tipper Lee & Johnny Slaughter)
- Hot Bubble Gum (1984) Power House
- Early Days Roots Tradition
References
- ^ ISBN 0-7535-0242-9
- ^ ISBN 1-84353-329-4
- ^ "Ranking Toyan Biography, Songs, & Albums". AllMusic.
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