Peter Tosh

Lifespan:: October 19, 1944 - September 11, 1987, he died aged 42 and was Jamaican.
Names:: Birthname: Winston Hubert McIntosh. Alternative names: Winston McIntosh.
One Liner:: Reggae Singer originally from The Wailers
Snapshot:: An Artist with 56 releases, a member of 2 groups, and credited once on others' music. 2 collaborations and 1 musical relative.

Peter Tosh, born Winston Hubert McIntosh (19 October 1944 - 11 September 1987) was a reggae musician who was a core member of The Wailers who then went on to have a successful solo career as well as being a trailblazer for the Rastafari movement.

Peter Tosh was born in Petersfield, Jamaica with a father and mother too young to take care of him. He grew up raised by his aunt, speaking out for those who could not fight for themselves. Nicknamed Steppin' Razor, he began to sing and learn guitar at a young age inspired by the American stations. After an illustrious career with The Wailers and as a solo musician, he was murdered at his home during a robbery.

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