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Toots and the Maytals, first known as The Maytals, is a super important Jamaican music group. They are famous for their ska and rock steady songs. The band started in the early 1960s when ska music was very popular. People loved their powerful and smooth singing voices. The lead singer, Toots Hibbert, had a soulful voice that reminded many people of the legendary singer Otis Redding.

Making Music: Their Albums

Toots and the Maytals created many amazing albums throughout their career. These albums helped make them famous around the world. They released their first album, "Life Could Be a Dream," in 1962. Over the years, they continued to release hit albums like "Monkey Man" and "Funky Kingston." Their music helped define the sound of reggae and ska for many years.

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    First generation of the band Toots and the Maytals arranged by Chris Blackwell to include instrumentalists. The line-up included its four main additional members Jackie Jackson, Paul Douglas, Hux Brown and Radcliffe "Dougie" Bryan.

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    Toots and the Maytals with Dave Matthews when performing together in 1998

  • Toots and the Maytals with Ronnie Wood

    Toots and the Maytals with Ronnie Wood (The Rolling Stones)

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    Toots and the Maytals performing at the 2017 Coachella festival

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    Philharmonie de Paris

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    Philharmonie de Paris

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    Philharmonie de Paris - Jamaica Jamaica!

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