Justin Hinds was a Jamaican ska and conscious roots reggae vocalist with his backing singers the Dominoes.
11 Facts About Justin Hinds
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Justin Hinds is best known for his work with Duke Reid's Treasure Isle Records, where his most notable song, "Carry Go Bring Come" recorded in late 1963, went to number one in Jamaica.
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Justin Hinds recorded seventy singles between 1964 and 1966, and was the most popular artist on the record label.
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Justin Hinds started his musical career singing in bars and on the beach in Ocho Rios.
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Justin Hinds was turned down by Coxsone Dodd's label, but signed with Duke Reid's Treasure Isle Records.
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Justin Hinds's first recording with Duke Reid was "Carry Go Bring Come", made in late 1963 in one take.
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Justin Hinds was one of the biggest acts in Jamaican music during the 1960s.
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Justin Hinds parted company with Reid in 1972 as an artist, but was present when he died a few years later.
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Justin Hinds was an example for his younger cousin, Horace Andy, who became a roots reggae and trip-hop musician.
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Justin Hinds then worked with Jack Ruby which resulted in the 1976 album Jezebel.
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Justin Hinds died of lung cancer in March 2005, at the age of 62.