Jamaican record producer who was central to the growth in popularity of reggae music during the 1960s, 70s and 80s
The Jamaican record producer Bunny Lee, who has died aged 79, was an integral force in the development of reggae, both in his native Jamaica and in Britain. A gregarious, flamboyant personality who had widespread industry contacts and a cavalier approach to business, he had an innate feel for a hit that gave him an edge over many of his contemporaries, yielding consistent success.
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