Desmond Dekker 1942-2006

RIP – The first international Reggae superstar.

Writer of Israelites, Honour Thy Father and Mother, 007 (Shanty Town), It Mek, Get Up Edina and of course the song that gave this site its name “Intensify ’68 (Music Like Dirt)“, and many many more.

For a comprehensive and crucial “life story” with audio and some fantastic pics visit Pete Scholtes Obit.
BBC Obituary / Mark Lamaar tribute

Independant Obit

MP3
Desmond Dekker – “Music Like Dirt (MP3)”

Video:
In Concert (1hr 20min Google Video)

Please Dont Bend (Very funny if cheesy video about short shirt skirted girls – YouTube)

Israelites (on Jools Holland – YouTube)

Pics:
Last gig – Danielle Millea for eGigs.co.uk