Legacy of Desmond Dekker
Artists and genres Desmond Dekker directly influenced — one hop forward on the family tree of music.
The Duke SpiritartistThe Duke Spirit are an English rock band formed in London in 2003 and now based between the UK and Australia. Their sound has been seen as a melding of influences ranging from alternative rock bands such as The Jesus and Mary Chain and Spiritualized, the tremulous rock'n'roll of bands such as The Gun Club and The Patti Smith Group, to distinctive rhythmic Atlantic soul and Motown influences. Singer Liela Moss has released several solo records and also performs together with Toby Butler in the electro-rock duo Roman Remains. Drummer, Olly Betts is also an established record producer.
Bob Marleyartist- The Specialsartist
Apache IndianartistSteven Kapur, known by the stage name Apache Indian, is a British singer-songwriter and reggae DJ, who had a series of hits during the 1990s. He is best known for the 1993 song "Boom Shack-A-Lak".
Robert Palmerartist
The Skatalitesartist
The PioneersartistThe Pioneers are a Jamaican reggae, soul and rocksteady vocal trio, whose main period of success was in the 1960s. The trio has had different line-ups, and still occasionally performs.
Chris Crossartist
The English BeatartistThe Beat are an English band formed in Birmingham in 1978. Their music fuses Latin, ska, pop, soul, reggae and punk rock.
- Musical Youthartist
Bitty McLeanartist