Toots and the Maytals’ ‘Got to Be Tough’ Gets Remix, With Proceeds Going to BLM
"The blatant disregard toward the black, and I would say minority of society, is something that needs urgent attention," late reggae pioneer said
"The blatant disregard toward the black, and I would say minority of society, is something that needs urgent attention," late reggae pioneer said
Video documents the making of final album Got to Be Tough
Raitt describes her first recording session with the late reggae pioneer as "a peak experience." Here, she takes us inside their deep friendship
"Toots was a ray of light, so kind and welcoming," Phish guitarist and Hibbert collaborator says of reggae legend
"His soul will always be resonating with us and the people who loved his music," reggae legend says of his friend and Maytals singer
"So full of energy and vitality always giving a top class performance that I was lucky enough to witness," Rolling Stones singer adds of Maytals legend
We survey late Jamaican vocal legend Toots Hibbert's groundbreaking six-decade career, from "Bam Bam" through "Got to Be Tough"
Singer behind reggae standards "54-46 Was My Number," "Pressure Drop," "Funky Kingston" and "Monkey Man" succumbs to coronavirus complications
"The family would like to assure those concerned that he is making positive progress and is receiving the best possible treatment, while he awaits the results on his COVID-19 test"
Track is off upcoming album Got to Be Tough