Joshua Dread Lee Bacon: The Legendary Jamaican Musician and Record Producer

Joshua Dread

by Lee Bacon

4.3 out of 5

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Early Life and Career

Joshua Dread Lee Bacon was born in Kingston, Jamaica, on June 24, 1942. He grew up in the tough inner-city neighborhood of Trenchtown, which was also the home of reggae legends Bob Marley and Peter Tosh. Bacon developed a passion for music at an early age, and he began playing the guitar and singing as a teenager.

In the early 1960s, Bacon joined the vocal group The Pioneers. The Pioneers were one of the most popular vocal groups in Jamaica at the time, and they helped to popularize ska, a new genre of Jamaican music that was characterized by its fast tempo and upbeat rhythms. Bacon played guitar and sang backing vocals for The Pioneers, and he also wrote several of the group's songs.

In 1964, Bacon left The Pioneers to form his own record label, Lee's Records. Lee's Records quickly became one of the most successful record labels in Jamaica, and it released a number of hit songs, including "Manny Oh" by The Maytals and "Liquidator" by Harry J All Stars.

Sound System Operator

In addition to his work as a musician and record producer, Bacon was also a sound system operator. Sound systems were mobile dance parties that played Jamaican popular music, and they were a major part of Jamaican culture in the 1960s and 1970s. Bacon's sound system, The Mighty Trojan, was one of the most popular sound systems in Jamaica, and it played a major role in the development and dissemination of ska, rocksteady, and reggae.

Bacon's sound system was known for its powerful sound and its eclectic playlist. Bacon would play a variety of Jamaican popular music, including ska, rocksteady, reggae, and even some American soul and R&B. Bacon's sound system was also a popular venue for live performances, and many of the biggest names in Jamaican music performed on Bacon's sound system, including Bob Marley, Peter Tosh, and Bunny Wailer.

Later Career

In the 1970s, Bacon continued to work as a musician, record producer, and sound system operator. He also opened a record store in Kingston, which became a popular hangout for Jamaican musicians and music fans.

In the 1980s, Bacon began to focus more on his work as a record producer. He produced a number of successful albums for Jamaican artists, including Luciano, Beres Hammond, and Gregory Isaacs. Bacon also produced a number of compilation albums that helped to introduce Jamaican music to a wider audience.

Bacon died in Kingston, Jamaica, on May 25, 2004. He was 61 years old. Bacon was a pioneer of Jamaican popular music, and he played a major role in the development and dissemination of ska, rocksteady, and reggae. His music and his sound system helped to shape the sound of Jamaican music, and he is considered one of the most important figures in Jamaican popular music history.

Legacy

Joshua Dread Lee Bacon was a true pioneer of Jamaican popular music. His work as a musician, record producer, and sound system operator helped to shape the sound of Jamaican music and to introduce it to a wider audience. Bacon's music and his sound system were a major part of Jamaican culture in the 1960s and 1970s, and he is still revered as one of the most important figures in Jamaican popular music history.

Joshua Dread

by Lee Bacon

4.3 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	4572 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	274 pages
Paperback	:	115 pages
Item Weight	:	10.2 ounces
Dimensions	:	7.44 x 0.29 x 9.69 inches
Screen Reader	:	Supported

FREE