Dekker soon garnered a wider audience with his songs, which were recorded Destitute ("slaving for bread") and unkempt ("Shirt dem a-tear up, trousers a-go"), some Rastafarians were tempted to a life of crime ("I don't want to end up like Bonnie and Clyde"). Desmond Dekker, who has died of a heart attack aged 64 in Surrey, was one of the first Jamaican vocalists to make a significant impact outside the land of his birth. The 2006 to 2015 line-up for Dekker's backing band, The Aces, who are still performing tribute concerts, includes: This particular line-up also recorded with Dekker on some of his later studio sessions in the 1990s. Dekker still performed regularly, and gave what would be his final concert Showing Editorial results for desmond dekker. With the release of Israelites, Dekker became the first Jamaican artist to score a hit in the United States. generations of fans. Steffens told Stewart in the 1969. Despite "Israelites" being recorded and released in 1968, the Uni 45 discography shows its cataloguing in 1969. Dekker, whose 1969 hit Israelites was the first reggae song to top the UK charts, collapsed at his Surrey home. in 1980, and New York Times The obituary was featured in Legacy on May 26, 2006. Reggae singer Desmond Dekker has died suddenly from a heart attack, aged 64. [1] By 1967, the only remaining members were Barry Howard and Winston Samuels and it was their backing vocals that featured on Dekker's track, "Israelites". Dekker had also begun working on new material with the production duo Bruce Anthony in 1974. be eclipsed by another Jamaican, reggae artist Bob Marley. of the island," wrote Desmond Dekker, 64, Pioneer of Jamaican Music, Dies, https://www.nytimes.com/2006/05/27/arts/music/27dekker.html. Desmond Dekker performing at London's Brixton Academy in 1985. [8] The single was a number one hit in Jamaica and reached number 14 on the UK Singles Chart, making it the first Jamaican-produced record to reach the UK top 20. Survivors include Born July 16, 1941 Died May 24, 2006 (64) Add or change photo on IMDbPro Add to list Known for Fool's Gold 5.7 He had been due to perform at the Respect Festival in Prague on 2 June, and numerous dates across Europe during the summer. Desmond Dekker. In 1970 Dekker released "You Can Get It If You Really Want", written by Jimmy Cliff, which reached No. Desmond Dekker was the first to have hit records outside of Jamaica and his influence on young white British teenagers was pivotal to his success in the 1960s. the resurgence of ska in England, and top-selling bands like Madness and It Mek (sometimes appearing as "A It Mek" or German language "It Miek") was a 1969 hit song by the Jamaican musicians Desmond Dekker & the Aces.After being re-released in June 1969, the single reached number 7 in the UK Singles Chart. Despite declining sales, Dekker remained a popular live performer and continued to tour with The Rumour. Desmond Dekker - Israelites (Official Music Video) Weedy Weed Smoker 7.04K subscribers Subscribe 349K views 5 years ago Music video by Desmond Dekker performing Israelites. Musical pioneer Desmond Dekker dominated Jamaica's pop charts in the 1960s, and became one of his country's first recording stars to achieve wider renown. I dig you out and you're cool, girl. Like many of Mr. Dekker's songs, it carried a message. 2 in the UK charts. Born Desmond Adolphus Dacres, July 16, c. 1941, in Kingston, Jamaica; died of a heart attack, May 25, 2006, in London, England. [3] In 2003 a reissue of The Harder They Come soundtrack featured "Israelites" and "007 (Shanty Town)". The song is a lament of this condition. It was one of the first reggae songs to become an international hit, despite Dekker's strong Jamaican accent which made his lyrics difficult to understand for many listeners outside Jamaica.[10]. He recorded an album called Black & Dekker (1980), which featured his previous hits backed by The Rumour, Graham Parker's backing band and Akrylykz (featuring Roland Gift, later of Fine Young Cannibals). 17,029 pages were read in the last minute. It's Not Easy 3. This was followed by the release of the tracks "Sinners Come Home" and "Labour for Learning". An instrumental figure in the development of ska and its slightly mellower cousin, rocksteady, Dekker was also one the first reggae performers to break big in the U.K., laying the groundwork for that country's late 1970s 2 Tone movement. The initial line-up of The Aces consisted of Clive Campbell, Barry Howard, Carl Howard, and Patrick Howard. producers turned him down before Leslie Kong signed Dekker to his label in Desmond Dekker in Comanche Park video Sony Records (1994), Saint Andrew Parish (Greater Kingston), Jamaica, Jamaica Independence Festival Song Contest, "Desmond Dekker - full Official Chart History", "Desmond Dekker Top Songs / Chart Singles Discography", "British certifications Desmond Dekker", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Desmond_Dekker&oldid=1133815021, Short description is different from Wikidata, All Wikipedia articles written in Jamaican English, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, Aubrey Mulrain keyboard player and session musician, Steve Roberts guitarist and session musician (also a member of the British band Dubzone), Stan Samuel guitarist and session musician, Charles Nelson keyboard player and session musician, Delroy Williams Vocals (also featuring guests Winston 'Mr Fix It' Francis and Glenroy Oakley from Greyhound 'Black & White'), Gordon Mulrain bass guitarist and session musician, Learoy Green drums, backing vocals and session musician, Bryan Campbell Keyboard player and session musician, Steve Baker Guitarist, backing vocals, peripatetic guitar teacher and session guitarist. As a teenager he worked in a welding shop alongside Bob Marley and auditioned unsuccessfully for various producers until Mr. Marley encouraged him to try out for his own first producer, Leslie Kong. "007 (song)" redirects here. "Desmond Dekker and the Aces: Artist Chart History", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=It_Mek&oldid=1057544344, Short description is different from Wikidata, Single chart usages for Belgium (Flanders), Single chart usages for Belgium (Wallonia), Articles with MusicBrainz work identifiers, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, This page was last edited on 28 November 2021, at 07:27. Black and Dekker Many of his [1] The group came to the attention of Dekker, who supported them when they auditioned for Leslie Kong at Beverley's studio in 1965. The Top 14 Jamaican Recipes Searched for by Canadians. He died after collapsing from a heart attack at his home in Surrey, England, his manager, Delroy Williams, told Reuters. [3], Dekker continued to release rude boy songs such as "Rude Boy Train" and "Rudie Got Soul", as well as mainstream cultural songs like "It's a Shame", "Wise Man", "Hey Grandma", "Unity", "If It Pays", "Mother's Young Girl", "Sabotage" and "Pretty Africa". Musical "Desmond was the first legend, believe it or not," he said. [3], Despite achieving a record deal, it was two years before Dekker saw his first record released. Mr. Dekker's songs were rediscovered, and he was signed by Madness's label, Stiff Records. years earlier, when both worked as welders in Kingston, and Dekker lament, whose lyrics Dekker had written in his head while walking in a In 1962 "Judge Not" and "One Cup Of Coffee" became the first recorded efforts of Marley, who retained gratitude, respect and admiration for Dekker for the rest of his life. "Honour Your Father and Mother" reached the No. He returned to the British charts with "Sing a Little Song" in 1975. He had been due to perform at the Respect Festival in Prague on 2 June, and numerous dates across Europe . Desmond Dekker was a Jamaican ska, rocksteady and reggae singer-songwriter and musician. Jamaican patois, helped make his 1969 song "Israelites" an [2] Just over six years after the original release, the song again reached a Top Ten position in the United Kingdom.[2]. He was 64. Search instead in Creative? offbeat." Early Life It was his workmates who first noted his vocal talents, as the youngster sang around the workshop. The comeback failed to save him from bankruptcy in 1984, Desmond Dekker 1. A man of many talents, Desmond Adolphus Dacres, a.k.a. [2] Just over six years after the original release, the song again reached a Top Ten position in the United Kingdom. Incudes 'Israelites', '007 (Shanty Town)', 'It Miek', 'You Can Get It If You Really Want' and 'Sing a Litte Song'. When he released Israelites nobody had heard of Bob Marley - he paved the way for all of them.". 2, p. 11; Dekker wrote the song after watching news coverage of a student demonstration against government plans to build an industrial complex on land close to the beach, which descended into violence. Anyone can read what you share. Previously divorced, he was survived by a son and daughter. in Leeds just two weeks before his death. [11] In June 1969 it reached the Top Ten in the United States, peaking at #9 on the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart. Dekker recorded on the Pyramid record label, and when its catalogue was acquired by Cactus Records in 1975, "Israelites" was re-issued in a first-time stereo mix. Dekker, who lived in England, co [1] Dekker's international success led to him touring overseas, although The Aces did not accompany him due to Samuels refusal to fly (Samuels stating that "Rastas did not fly on iron birds") and Barry Howard's decision to emigrate to the United States. Desmond Dekker (16 July 1941 - 25 May 2006) [1] was a Jamaican ska, rocksteady and reggae singer-songwriter and musician. Born Desmond Dacres in 1941, Dekker worked as a welder in Kingston before signing with Leslie Kong's Beverley's record label and releasing his first single, "Honor Your Father and Your Mother," in . This Is Desmond Dekkar Review. introduced Marley to the record label executives who shaped his own The "007" riddim was revived in 2007 for a series of releases on Beverley's Records, forming the basis of singles from Joseph Cotton ("Ship Sail"), Mike Brooks ("Blam Blam Blam"), The Blackstones ("Out a Road"), and Dennis Alcapone ("D.J. It was also a hit for Musical Youth in 1983. 1972 film She was saying she needs money and he was saying the work he was doing was not giving him enough. Desmond Adolphus Dacres was born in Saint Andrew Parish (Greater Kingston), Jamaica, on 16 July 1941. The vocal melody is syncopated and is centred on the tone of B flat. 9 in the United States in 1969. Privacy Policy & Terms of use. Me said a it mek - mek you pop yu bitta gall. But a new version of Israelites was released in 1990 and used in television commercials, boosting the star's popularity. career. Along with Bob . He collaborated with the Specials on the 1993 album, King of Kings, which was released under Desmond Dekker and the Specials. Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. released the song "You Can Get It If You Really Want." Together with his backing group The Aces, he had one of the earliest international reggae hits with "Israelites". Jamaica's post-colonial Sung in Jamaican creole, some of the song's lyrics were not readily understood by many British and American listeners at the time of its release. He was due to perform at the Respect festival in Prague on June 2, before heading on to Switzerland, Ireland, Poland, Belgium and London. Dekker became associated with bluebeat, a more uptempo He was A . 1 in Jamaica. 1 in Britain and made him a household name But that song was treated as a novelty. UK ska-punk band Sonic Boom Six used a sample of the chorus as the outro to "Rum Little Skallywag". Singer. With a younger generation Desmond Dekker (16 July 1941 25 May 2006)[1] was a Jamaican ska, rocksteady and reggae singer-songwriter and musician. gangsters they saw in Hollywood films. Mr. Kong produced Mr. Dekker's first single, "Honour Thy Father and Mother," in 1963, and it reached No. When Kong died in 1971, Dekker's career faltered, and the hits his co-workers to dare him into auditioning for a record label. By the time I got home, it was complete. The Potentially because of this usage, the song charted again, entering the Billboard Digital Reggae Song Sales Chart at #2.[15]. Los Angeles Times The movie's hero, played by Jimmy Cliff, sang it this time, and It was also a hit for Musical Youth in 1983. . He died peacefully but it still hurts. Their song "Working on it Night and Day", entered the pop charts in 1973. [5] Despite its cautionary sentiment, it cemented Dekker's popularity among rude boys in Jamaica,[2][6] in contrast to Dekker's earlier music, which espoused traditional morals such as parental respect and the importance of education. He suffered a heart attack and [3] In 1972 the rude boy film The Harder They Come was released and Dekker's "007 (Shanty Town)" was featured on the soundtrack along with Cliff's version of "You Can Get It If You Really Want", as well as other Jamaican artists' hits, giving reggae more international exposure and preparing the way for Bob Marley. Chicago Tribune [2], The disc was released in the UK in March 1969 and was #1 for one week, selling over 250,000 copies. characterised by a fast, metronomic tempo and a strongly accented Intensified is an album by Desmond Dekker & the Aces released in 1970. of a heart attack, May 25, 2006, in London, England. "Israelites" was Dekker's only real hit in the United more rural part of the island, but returned to Kingston and by his late The most successful track of his Los Angeles Times Dekker spent his early formative years in Kingston, the capital of Jamaica. Roll Call"). [2] It spent eleven weeks in the UK chart, and by September 1970 had sold over a million copies worldwide. The song would return to the British charts in 1975 and was reissued as a single after being used in a commercial for Maxell recording tape in 1990. It was during this period that Desmond Dacres adopted the stage-name of Desmond Dekker. 1 in Britain and No. The artist took a permanent residency in the UK in 1969. Tips of My Fingers 5. [4] It combined the Rastafarian religion with rude boy concerns,[5] to make what has been described as a "timeless masterpiece that knew no boundaries".[6]. A string of Jamaican hits followed, including "It Pays," "Sinners Come Home" and "Labour for Learning." Nincom Poop 8. Following his mother's death, he moved to the parish of St. Mary and later to St. He found fame with his band Desmond Dekker and the Aces - their international hit Israelites topped the UK charts and made the top 10 in the US. From a young age he regularly attended the local church with his grandmother and aunt. tribute, was evident in a sold-out show Dekker played at a Hollywood Dekker's last gig was in Leeds on 11 May (Photo: egigs.co.uk), Dekker's hits included Israelites, It Mek and 007 (Shanty Town), The BBC is not responsible for the content of external internet sites, BBC Radio 2's Mark Lamarr pays tribute to Desmond Dekker. I was his manager and his best friend. His fans included the Beatles, who namechecked him in the lyrics to A string of hits followed with "Reggae Motion", "Take a Look", "Oh I Miss You", "Call Me Number One", "Be My Baby", and "Sad Sad Song". In 1980, Dekker released a new recording of the song on UK label Stiff Records, performed in an uptempo Two Tone style. He died after collapsing from a heart attack at. a year later. Kong, whose music production skills had been a crucial part of both Dekker's and Cliff's careers, died in 1971, affecting the careers of both artists for a short period of time. And it just get out of controlIs just a typical riot 'cause I say - Them a loot, them a shoot, them a wail. [2] A gold record was presented by Ember Records, the distributors of Dekker's recordings.[2]. He was a composer, known for Fool's Gold (2008), Idiocracy (2006) and Forgetting Sarah Marshall (2008). The star was divorced with a son and daughter. Genres: Jamaican Ska, Rocksteady, Reggae. [2] The single featured Roland Alphonso's "El Torro" on the B-side.[2]. Dekker was initially reluctant to record the track but was eventually persuaded to do so by Leslie Kong. [6] Dekker also released "Problems" and "Pickney Gal", both of which were popular in Jamaica, although only "Pickney Gal" managed to chart in the UK top 50.[3]. Desmond Dekker was born on 16 July 1941 in Kingston, Jamaica. the Specials considered him their musical hero. By 1971 the line-up had changed again, with Barry Howard now rejoined by Carl Hall. the film introduced Jamaica's vibrant musical culture to the rest By the end of the decade, Mr. Dekker had won the Golden Trophy award, presented annually to Jamaica's top singer, five times and was known as the King of Bluebeat. View their obituary at Legacy.com On the 22 August 1970 edition of American top 40, Casey Kasem claimed that Dekker had more than 40 #1 records in Jamaica. Mr Williams described the singer as a private person who would go back to Jamaica from time to time but only to see his family rather than to perform: "He wasn't out there like other stars partying all the time, he just did his job. 63K views 4 years ago A reggae hit in 1969 for Desmond Dekker and the Aces. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. [1], Jamaica Independence Festival Song Contest, "Jamaica Ska Legend Winston Samuels Is Dead - News Americas NowCaribbean and Latin America Daily News", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=The_Aces_(Jamaican_group)&oldid=1117842044, Easton Barrington "Barry" Howard (19651969), Winston James Samuels (left 1969, died 2017), This page was last edited on 23 October 2022, at 21:37. Its title and lyrics refer to the cool imagery of films such as the James Bond series and Ocean's 11, admired by "rudies". [2][12], Dekker recorded on the Pyramid record label, and when its catalogue was acquired by Cactus Records in 1975, "Israelites" was re-issued in a first-time stereo mix. best-known songs celebrated the "rude boy" culture, the name stopped. teens had found work as a welder. "The song, an ode to the troubles of the poor, pioneer Desmond Dekker dominated Jamaica's pop charts in the 1960s, Desmond Dekker, the Jamaican singer whose 1969 hit, "The Israelites," opened up a worldwide audience for reggae, died on Wednesday. "I saw him live dozens of times and he couldn't do a bad show - he was always magnificent.". career, "Israelites," was released in December of 1968 and Jamaican music, and Dekker was at its cutting edge," his [1], The original recording of "007" (without the 'Shanty Town') was produced by Leslie Kong and originally released as a single on the Pyramid label. Also founder & MD of popular Reggae and Ska Tribute/backing band, Paul Abraham Guitarist and backing vocals, This page was last edited on 15 January 2023, at 17:21. The 7 Breakfast Dishes Every Jamaican Should Know How Jamaican Men Say Thank You to another Jamaican How Jamaicans Greet You When They Have Not Seen You 20 English Words That Sound Better In Jamaican Patois. international hit. His 1980 album, "Black and Dekker," featured members of a venerable Jamaican band, the Pioneers, and Graham Parker's band, the Rumour. [3], Only a single live album was released in the late '80s. Several more hits followed, and Dekker became a major and became one of his country's first recording stars to achieve In 1993, the Specials reunited and backed up Mr. Dekker on the album "King of Kings," with remakes of ska hits. Although newcomers should be directed to Trojan's 1997 best-of, The Original Rude Boy, among the many retrospectives, fans of Dekker and original Jamaican ska, rocksteady, and founding reggae are well served by this narrowly focused CD. In 1990 "Israelites" was used in a Maxell TV advert that became popular and brought the song and artist back to the attention of the general public. The British hitmaker Robert Palmer produced Mr. Dekker's next album, "Compass Point," in 1981. "The Israelites" was the peak of Mr. Dekker's extensive career, selling more than a million copies worldwide. Desmond Dekker, who brought the sound of Jamaican ska to the world with songs such as "Israelites," has died, his manager said Friday. For Once in My Life (Missing Lyrics) 10. [1] Kong employed the group as backing singers for Dekker and they can be heard on the song "Get Up . Dekker was born on 16 July 1941 in Kingston, Jamaica, and began his working life as a welder before turning to singing full-time. Dekker was divorced and was survived by his son and daughter.[14]. 1961. migrating across the Atlantic along with a growing West Indian expatriate Desmond Dekker (16 July 1941 - 25 May 2006) was a Jamaican ska, rocksteady and reggae singer-songwriter and musician. Mr. Dekker was named Desmond Adolphus Dacres when he was born in Kingston, Jamaica, in 1941. UK reissue of this two CD collection by the Reggae/Ska legend. Mr. Dekker had a total of 20 No. [1] Little more was heard from the group until 1982 when they released "One Way Street". [10], In 1969 Dekker took permanent residency in the UK. charts in the United States, and opened the ears of the world to the music Track Listing - Disc 1 Track Listing - Disc 2 blue highlight denotes track pick By the 1980s, he was signed to Stiff Records and his music created a short-term revival of ska, but he was bankrupt by 1984. Dekker's next album, Compass Point (1981), was produced by Robert Palmer. ", Original reporting and incisive analysis, direct from the Guardian every morning, Unflagging performer Desmond Dekker. there. jazz elements, combined with such local forms as calypso and mento and "Isrealites" lyrics have long been obscure, but, with the wonder of the internet are now easily available and I have. Browse 99 desmond dekker stock photos and images available, or start a new search to explore more stock photos and images. Desmond Dekker, was born in Jamaica's Saint Andrew Parish on July 16, 1941, and was an early influencer with one of the earliest reggae hits, "Israelites." The ska, reggae and rock steady singer, songwriter and musician was introduced to music through the local church he attended as a child. [7] A re-recorded version of "Israelites" was released in 1980 on the Stiff label, followed by other new recordings: Jimmy Cliff's "Many Rivers to Cross" and "Book of Rules". , May 27, 2006, p. A11; "I was telling people not to give up as things will get better," he said in a interview last year for the Set the Tone 67 Web site. From a very young age he would regularly attend the local church with his grandmother and aunt. He moved to the UK in the '70s, later recording the hit You Can Get It If You Really Want, written by Jimmy Cliff. Paul McCartney slipped Mr. Dekker's first name into the lyrics to the Beatles' ska song, "Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da," on "The Beatles" (also known as the White Album) in 1968, the year Mr. Dekker moved to England. ", He added: "People like Desmond Dekker only come along once in a lifetime. [8] King of Kings consists of songs by Dekker's musical heroes including Byron Lee; Theophilus Beckford, Jimmy Cliff, and his friend and fellow Kong label artist, Derrick Morgan. [2] 30," Steffens said. The track was written by Dekker (under his real name of Desmond Dacres) and his record producer, Leslie Kong, and was recorded in Jamaica with the brass . reached No. You got wildlife and thing like that because it down near the beach. Dekker then recruited four brothers, Carl, Patrick, Clive and Barry Howard, as his permanent backing vocalists to perform with him under the name Desmond Dekker and the Aces. [11] In 1984 he was declared bankrupt. It hit #1 in the United Kingdom,[12] the Netherlands, Jamaica, South Africa, Canada, Sweden and West Germany. On November 3, 2019, "Israelites" was prominently featured in the third episode of HBO's Watchmen. He had 10 studio albums, 25 compilation albums, and 47 singles during his career. Stock Photos from Photos.com, iStockPhotos.com, 123rf. He died on 24 May 2006 in Thornton Heath, London, England, UK. He was 64. Later that decade, however, there was a revival of interest in But while Mr. Dekker kept up a busy performing career, the death of Mr. Kong in 1971 ended his streak of hits. [3] Dekker's version uses the same backing track as Cliff's original. "They know all the words to his songs, [13] Ostensibly a reissue of his 1969 U.K. LP of 1966-1968 recordings, which had . [13], Dekker had two more UK Top 10 hits over the next year, "It Miek" and his cover of Jimmy Cliff's song "You Can Get It If You Really Want". years later the track became the signature song for the groundbreaking The Harder They Come As a subscriber, you have 10 gift articles to give each month. an ex-wife and a son and daughter, but Dekker was mourned by several I told you once and I told you twice. It Mek (sometimes appearing as "A It Mek" or German language "It Miek") was a 1969 hit song by the Jamaican musicians Desmond Dekker & the Aces. "007 (Shanty Town)" is a 1967 rocksteady song by Jamaican band Desmond Dekker and the Aces, released as a single from their debut album of the same name. States, but it reached No. He also collaborated on a remix of "Israelites" with reggae artist Apache Indian. "[4], The song also deals with a 'rude boy' who after being released from prison continues to commit crime. 007: The Best of Desmond Dekker is a two-disc collection that features 25 classic hits from Dekker's catalog, as well as another 25 rare and unreleased sides including alternate takes of some of the artist's fan favorites of the '60s and '70s. When Maxell used Israelites in a TV commercial, it propelled Dekker and his music back into the spotlight. Dekker's own songs did not go to the extremes of many other popular rude boy songs, which reflected the violence and social problems associated with ghetto life, though he did introduce lyrics that resonated with the rude boys, starting with one of his best-known songs, "007 (Shanty Town)". It Mek 7. Ironically although he went to worldwide fame his former welding colleague Marley never had a UK number one. "He was at his peak fitness, he had this big tour coming up for this summer and he was looking forward to it - and then that was it," Mr Williams said. [3], In 1961 he auditioned for Coxsone Dodd (Studio One) and Duke Reid (Treasure Isle), though neither audition was successful. His mother had passed away from a young age. [3], In 1968 Dekker's "Israelites" was released, eventually topping the UK Singles Chart in April 1969 and peaking in the top ten of the US Billboard Hot 100 in June 1969. This early religious upbringing, as well as Dekker's enjoyment of singing hymns, led to a lifelong religious commitment. even the most obscure ones.". ", He added: "I didn't even get the chance to say goodbye properly.". He often sang on the job, which prompted 1 hits in Jamaica. made it into the Top Ten on the U.S. singles chart the following year. Other hits include "007", "It Mek" and "You Can Get It If You Really Want". Desmond Dekker was born on July 16, 1941. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. For the secondary James Bond theme, see, O'Brien Chang, Kevin & Chen, Wayne (1998), Soundtrack for the ages: 40 Years of Harder They Come, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=007_(Shanty_Town)&oldid=1099693912, This page was last edited on 22 July 2022, at 03:53. The rhythm had been featured by Anthony B in 2008 on The Pow Pow Trilogy, ("Time For The Love"). Desmond Dekker, the orphan who trained as a welder alongside one Robert Marley and led the march of Jamaican music on to the global charts, has died aged 64. Meanwhile, Dekker spotted the talent of Bob Marley, a fellow welder, and brought the youth to Kong's attention. their ska-inflected hit "Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da." He briefly had an apprenticeship as a tailor before working as a welder. I heard a couple arguing about money. , May 27, 2006, p. B17; [1] The group came to the attention of Dekker, who supported them when they auditioned for Leslie Kong at Beverley's studio in 1965.