Born Keith Anderson on October 28, 1944, Bob Andy was a key figure in the development of Jamaican music, launching his career at the end of the ska era and bringing reggae to international mainstream acceptance via his smash hit duet with Marcia Griffiths, “Young Gifted And Black.”
Songs from the Bob Andy catalog have been covered or adapted hundreds of times over the decades and form a key part of the greater Jamaican cannon of original songwriting and recordings. Whether through popular interpretations like Barrington Levy‘s version of “Too Experienced” or through the rhythmic framework of tracks like “Desperate Lover,” Bob Andy’s melodies, lyrics, and rhythms are woven through the entire fabric of Jamaican popular music across more than five decades.
“[This] celebratory project offers nuanced remakes for a contemporary audience [of the] beloved singer-songwriter’s best-known anthems.” – MOJO
Watch Tarrus Riley Perform “Desperate Lover”
Download The Album We Remember Bob Any
Stream Songs From Bob Andy’s Catalog
