Pato Banton facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Pato Banton
Banton in 2015
Background information
Birth name	Patrick Murray
Born	(1961-01-28) 28 January 1961 (age 64) Brixton, London, England
Origin	Birmingham, England
Genres	Reggae
Instruments	Vocals
Years active	1980s–present
Labels	Fashion, Ariwa, IRS
Associated acts	The Beat

Pato Banton (born Patrick Murray on January 28, 1961) is a reggae singer and deejay from Birmingham, England. His stepfather gave him the nickname Pato Banton. 'Patoo' sounds like a Jamaican owl. 'Banton' is a DJ word for a great storyteller or lyricist. In 1994, he had a number one hit song in the UK. It was a cover of 'Baby, Come Back' by The Equals. He sang it with Robin and Ali Campbell from the band UB40.

Pato Banton's Early Career

Pato Banton became known in the early 1980s. He started working with the band The Beat. He recorded a song called 'Pato and Roger a Go Talk'. This song was with Ranking Roger and appeared on the 1982 album Special Beat Service.

After that, Pato Banton recorded many songs for Fashion Records and Don Christie Records. He was also a guest artist on the UB40 album Baggariddim in 1985. His first single, 'Hello Tosh', made fun of a famous jingle.

Albums and Collaborations

Pato Banton's first album was Mad Professor Captures Pato Banton in 1985. Mad Professor helped produce this album. In 1987, he released Never Give In. This album included a song with Paul Shaffer. It also had a follow-up song with Ranking Roger called 'Pato and Roger Come Again'.

After an EP in 1988, Pato Banton released Visions of the World. This album had more pop music. In 1990, he released Wize Up! (No Compromise). This album featured a popular song called 'Spirits in the Material World'. It was a cover of a The Police song. He also worked with David Hinds from Steel Pulse on the song 'Wize Up!'.

Later Success and Awards

Pato Banton then worked on a live album with Mad Professor. In 1992, he released Universal Love. This album included a song called 'United We Stand'. It was written by Ray Watts from the band Beshara.

In 1994, Pato Banton had a huge hit in the UK. His song 'Baby Come Back' reached number one. He sang it with Robin and Ali Campbell of UB40. After this success, a 'best of' album was released. The famous musician Sting even asked Pato Banton to join him on his single 'This Cowboy Song'.

Pato Banton also worked with Reggae Revolution. They re-recorded the song 'Groovin'' by the Young Rascals. This song reached number 14 in the UK in July. It became very popular in New Zealand, reaching number four on the charts. It stayed in the top 20 for nine weeks. The song was featured in the movie Kazaam (1996) and the Disney movie The Parent Trap (1998).

In 1996, he released Stay Positive with The Reggae Revolution. His album Life Is a Miracle came out in 2000. Life Is a Miracle was nominated for Best Reggae Album at the 2001 Grammy Awards.

Pato Banton's Music Albums

• Mad Professor Captures Pato Banton (1985)
• Never Give In (1987)
• Visions of the World (1989)
• Mad Professor Recaptures Pato Banton (1990)
• Wize Up! (No Compromize) (1990)
• Live & Kickin All Over America (1991)
• Universal Love (1992)
• Collections (1994)
• Stay Positive (1996)
• Time Come (1999)
• Tudo De Bom - Live in Brazil (2000)
• Life Is a Miracle (2000)
• Live at the Maritime - San Francisco (2001)
• The Best of Pato Banton (2002)
• Positive Vibrations (2007)
• Pato Banton and Friends (2008)
• Destination Paradise (2008)

Hit Singles

Here are some of Pato Banton's singles that reached the UK Singles Charts:

• Baby Come Back #1 (1994)
• This Cowboy Song #15 (1995) * (with Sting)
• Bubblin' Hot #15 (1995)
• Spirits in the Material World #36 (1996)
• Groovin' #14 (1996)

Movies Featuring Pato Banton

• Lycanthropy (2006)

See also

In Spanish: Pato Banton para niños