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Derrick “Duckie’ Simpson was born in Jamaica, West Indies June 24, 1950. Duckie is the founder of Black Uhuru a Jamaican reggae group formed in 1972, initially as Uhuru (Swahili for ‘freedom’). The group has undergone several line-up changes over the years, with Derrick “Duckie” Simpson as the mainstay. They had their most successful period in the 1980s, with their album Anthem winning the first ever Grammy Award for Best Reggae Album in 1985.
Happy Birthday and much respect to this legendary figure for Reggae Music – Derrick “Duckie” Simpson.
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