The Dragon Passes On.
November 5th, 2008 by omar , No Comments
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Byron Aloysius St. Elmo Lee OD, OJ passed away yesterday morning at the University Hospital of the West Indies in Kingston at age 73, after a long battle with cancer. In the world of Caribbean music he was better known as The Dragon, heading up one of the most recognizable bands in Ska, Soca & Calypso, The Dragonaires.
One of the good things about being a musician is that you can leave a legacy behind with you. In Mr. Lee’s case, he’s left behind over 60 albums, some of which I’ve posted here. Check them out after the jump.
For more info on the death of Byron Lee, click here.
RIP.
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Byron Lee And The Dragonaires - Tighten Up (1970)
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Mighty Sparrow And Byron Lee - Only a Fool (1969)
Byron Lee And The Dragonaires - Jamaica Ska And Jamaican Party Anthems (Password: www.2toneroom.tk)
Byron Lee And The Dragonaires - Reggay Eyes (1969)
…and I can’t post about this dude without posting this…
or this…
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