Johnny Clarke

Johnny Clarke is a massive, incredibly enduring legend of Jamaican roots reggae and early dancehall, famous for his exceptionally smooth voice and incredibly pervasive influence during the mid-1970s. Working heavily with the iconic producer Bunny Lee, Clarke pioneered the "flying cymbals" rhythm style, resulting in incredibly massive, foundational hits that dominated the island's sound systems.

With deeply spiritual, universally beloved classics like "None Shall Escape the Judgement" and "Crazy Baldhead," his incredibly extensive catalog remains essential listening. Johnny Clarke remains a completely vital, highly energetic touring act, fiercely preserving the golden aesthetic of classic 1970s reggae.