Description
Led by the dynamic Frederick lsquoTootsrsquo Hibbert, the Maytals are rightly regarded as one of the greatest singing trios in the history of Jamaican music. During an incredible recording career that spanned six decades, the group scored hit after hit on the islandrsquos music charts, with their inimitable, unique blend of fervent gospel and downhome country seemingly impervious to changes in styles and fashion. The best of their work, however, is widely regarded to be their rock steady and early reggae recordings for Leslie Kongrsquos revered Beverleyrsquos Records during the late Sixties and early Seventies a period that spawned groundbreaking work such as rsquo54 46rsquo, lsquoMonkey Manrsquo and lsquoDo the Reggayrsquo, to name but a few.The Essential Artist Collection brings together the very best of their output from this period, including the above tracks, along with numerous other classics, such as lsquoSweet And Dandyrsquo, lsquoPressure Droprsquo and lsquoNight And Dayrsquo.Available as a 28 track double vinyl LP and a comprehensive 2CD compilation, both collections superbly demonstrate just why the unforgettable music of the Maytals will continued to be loved and revered for many years to come.
