7 facts about Peter Tosh you probably didn't know
Fun fact - the legendary Reggae artist Peter Tosh began his journey in church.
Yes, that's right—he was deeply involved in church in his early days.
Tosh sang in the choir and even mastered the organ.
But hold onto your hats, because when he relocated to Trench Town in Kingston, everything changed.
There, he was exposed to a secular lifestyle and he crossed paths with some of the founding fathers of Reggae including the iconic Bob Marley who later collaborated with him to make some of the greatest hits out of Jamaica.
But wait, there's more!
Here are seven facts about Peter Tosh that you probably didn't know.
Born Winston Hubert McIntosh
Peter Tosh was born Winston Hubert McIntosh on October 19, 1944.
From Grange Hill, Westmoreland
For part of his childhood, Tosh lived in Grange Hill, Westmoreland.
Had many talents
Tosh was recognized for his multifaceted talents as a musician, singer, songwriter, composer, and performer.
Described as a great lyricist of modern times
He was described as one of the great lyricists of modern times by writer Mat Cibula.
Advocate for Black Nationalism
Tosh was not only a musician but also a political revolutionary artist.
His music heavily encouraged Black Nationalism or Pan-Africanism.
Compared to Malcolm X
Rolling Stone magazine compared Tosh to Malcolm X for his political activism in reggae music.
Co-wrote "Get Up, Stand Up"
Marley and Peter Tosh wrote “Get Up, Stand Up,” in 1973.
They wrote it after visiting Haiti and seeing the poverty there.
Peter Tosh's story
Peter Tosh's impact on Reggae music and beyond cannot be overstated.
His journey from the church choir to the streets of Trench Town, where he joined forces with Bob Marley to revolutionize Jamaican music clearly shows his determination and vision.
Though his life was tragically cut short, Tosh's influence is still evident in the work of modern Reggae musicians.
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