The Mighty Diamonds were a Jamaican harmony trio, recording roots reggae with a strong Rastafarian influence. The group was formed in 1969 and were best known for their 1976 debut album, Right Time, produced by Joseph Hoo Kim, and the 1979 release, Deeper Roots.
Their lead singer, Donald "Tabby" Shaw, aged 67, was shot dead in a drive-by shooting in Kingston, Jamaica. 3 days later another member, Fitzroy "Bunny" Simpson, died. The group recorded studio albums 1976-2008.
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Donald "Tabby" Shaw
The Hackney Citizen reported that the names on the plaque are all "late Afric...
Originally erected in Hyde Park to house the Great Exhibition of 1851. It was on the section south of Rotten Row and east of West Carriage Drive with the mid-point opposite Rutland Gate. The cast-...
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Conductor and composer. Born Stuttgart. Settled in London in 1834. His works include the opera The Lily of Killarney. Died at home, 2 Manchester Square.
Born Eltham as Stephen Ross Porter, His new name came from The Hobbit. Original founder in 1967 of Tyrannosaurus Rex with Bolan. Died, aged 31 years, after choking on a cocktail cherry at home at 1...
Lyrical tenor. Born Athlone, Ireland. Died at his home overlooking Dublin bay.
Lyric tenor. Born Austria. An an international star he came to London a few times: 1931, 1938 and lastly when already diagnosed with lung cancer he was invited by the Vienna State Opera to perfor...
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