Leroy Sibbles
Leroy Sibbles, born Leroy Sibblies in Kingston, Jamaica, on January 29, 1949, is
a Jamaican reggae singer, songwriter, bassist, and record producer best known as
the lead vocalist of rocksteady group The Heptones. He joined The Heptones in
1965 after competing in a street-corner contest, recording early singles
including “School Girls” and “Gun Man Coming to Town” for Ken Lack in 1966.
Moving to Studio One, he served as lead vocalist, session bassist, and arranger,
contributing to the instrumental “Full Up”, which was later adapted for Musical
Youth's “Pass the Dutchie”. Relocati...
