Glen Washington

Glen Washington (né en 1957 à Clarendon) est un chanteur et percussionniste de reggae jamaïquain.
Passionné par la musique il fait ses débuts, au début des années 1970 au sein du groupe Names and Faces, puis de 35 Incorporated. C'est dans ce dernier groupe qu'il joue aux côtés du futur leader de Culture Joseph Hill. Il apprend également à cette époque, l'art des percussions. Il devient donc chanteur percussionniste (...)

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The musical career of Glenroy Washington, singer, songwriter and drummer, personifies the cliché;"The race is not for the swift, but for those who can endure." The triumph of Glen Washington's endurance has been 25 years in the making.
Like most successful artists, Washington evolved from humble beginnings. Born in the parish of Clarendon, Jamaica he is currently one of the most in demand artist in reggae music; this has come after many years of recording and waiting in the wings. In 1997, he released his debut album ‘Brother To Brother' and, to date, has released 10 albums. Fans and critics alike say there is not one bad song in his catalog.
Washington began his musical career in the early seventies as the lead singer for the group "Names And Faces." He later became the lead singer in a band called "35 Incorporated" and learned to play the drums under the guidance of, then drummer, Joseph Hill. When Hill left the band, Washington filled the slot, and became a singing drummer (...)

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