Remembering reggae Maestro, peter tosh on his birthday today

Peter Tosh was born Winston Hubert McIntosh on October 19, 1944, in Grange Hill, Jamaica. Tosh was born to very young parents who refused to undertake parental obligations, depriving him of the attention and affection that all children deserve. 
While his parents were overseas, he was shuffled among relatives and finally settled with his aunt. While living with his aunt, he was heavily affected by American radio stations and developed an early interest in singing and playing the guitar. At one point, Tosh began watching a man playing the guitar in the streets. He memorized everything his fingers did and replayed the song back to the man, to his surprise.

He traveled to Kingston at the age of 15, when he met fellow hopeful artists Nevil O’Railey Livingstone, otherwise known as Bunny Wailer, and Robert Nester Marley, ‘Bob Marley’.

The trio began working with Joe Higgs, their vocal instructor, to enhance their distinct musical abilities. They eventually achieved their aspirations and formed the band The Wailers in 1962. Despite their difficulties in Jamaica, the trio produced their first collaboration, “Catch A Fire.” 

Tosh however, began pursuing a solo career alongside his work with The Wailers in 1971. He became the voice for individuals who couldn’t talk or didn’t have the resources to express themselves to a global audience. To many, he was a redeemer; a saint who came to rescue the oppressed.

Tosh was legally married to Andrea Marlene Brown, however, they never had children. Nevertheless, Tosh had 10 children from previous relationships. Tosh was murdered in Jamaica by a gang of three men who demanded money from him before leaving his home. 

His popular songs like, Legalize it, Wanted Dread and Alive, Equal Right, Mama Africa and a whole lot of other still remain evergreen. Happy posthumous birthday!!!