Michael Rose

Quick Facts

Full Name	Michael Rose
Occupation	Pop Singer
Date Of Birth	Jul 11, 1957(1957-07-11)
Age	67
Birthplace	Kingston, Jamaica
Country	Jamaica
Horoscope	Cancer

Michael Rose Biography

Michael Rose is one of the most popular and richest Pop Singer who was born on July 11, 1957 in Kingston, Jamaica, Jamaica. Grammy Award- winning singer who released the singles “Last Chance,” “Short Temper,” and “Shoot Out,” which was a #1 hit.

Jimmy Cliff and Rose both grew up around Kingston.

Rose started his recording career as a solo artist for record producers Yabby You and Niney the Observer. He joined Black Uhuru in 1977 after the departure of Don Carlos and Garth Dennis. He led them to international success in the early 1980s, having written most of their popular material. They won the first-ever Grammy Award for reggae in 1985 for the album Anthem, with the hallmark voice of Rose in the forefront.

After the release of Anthem, Rose left Black Uhuru and retired to the Blue Mountains in Jamaica to start a coffee farm. He released a string of singles in Jamaica, but nothing much was heard of him outside the island until 1989, when he was signed to RCA and released the strongly pop influenced album Proud in Europe and Japan. The deal with RCA was short-lived however, and Rose returned to Jamaica to record a new string of Sly and Robbie produced singles. He also recorded for other producers but the only albums during this period were the Japan only releases Bonanza (1991) and King Of General (1992). The Sly and Robbie produced singles were eventually released on the vinyl only Sly And Robbie presents: Mykall Rose – The Taxi Sessions in 1995 also saw his American debut as a solo artist with the album Michael Rose on Heartbeat Records. The single “Short Temper” reached No. 2 on the Gavin reggae chart.

He was born in Kingston, Jamaica.

Michael Rose Net Worth

Michael Rose is one of the richest Pop Singer from Jamaica. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Michael Rose 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

Starting out as a solo artist, he rose to international fame as the frontman for Black Uhuru, which he joined in 1977.

His single “Short Temper” went to #2 on the reggae chart, and “Last Chance” became a chart-topper in the UK.

Michael Rose (born 11 July 1957) is a Grammy award-winning reggae singer from Jamaica. Possessing a wide-ranged voice, Rose would regularly meet in Kingston with singers, musicians, writers, and producers such as Dennis Brown, Big Youth, The Wailers, Gregory Isaacs, Sly and Robbie, and others.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Michael Rose height 6 feet 0 inches Michael weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.

Who is Michael Rose Dating?

According to our records, Michael Rose is possibily single & has not been previously engaged. As of December 1, 2023, Michael Rose’s is not dating anyone.

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In August 2019 he released the album Ska Ska Ska, his first ska album, recorded with Venezuelan musician/producer Dario Amarado.

Facts & Trivia

Michael Ranked on the list of most popular Pop Singer. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Jamaica. Michael Rose celebrates birthday on July 11 of every year.

Who is Michael Rose?

Michael Rose (born 11 July 1957) is a Grammy award-winning reggae singer from Jamaica. He is known for a successful tenure with Black Uhuru from 1977 to 1984, and he has worked regularly with Dennis Brown, Big Youth, The Wailers, Gregory Isaacs, Sly and Robbie, and others.

Why did Michael Rose leave Black Uhuru?

Michael Rose left Uhuru in 1985 over differences with Simpson. When dissension splintered the group and backup singer/dancer Sandra”Puma”Jones passed away from Cancer, Ducky Simpson founder of Uhuru brought in Junior Reid for lead vocal chores, while Rose pursued a solo career.

How old is Michael Rose?

64 years (July 11, 1957)

Did Sly and Robbie play with Black Uhuru?

The group began working extensively with Sly and Robbie , and recorded a string of successful singles, including “General Penitentiary” a re-recording of Rose’s solo hit “Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner”, and “Shine Eye Gal”, which featured guest guitarist Keith Richards.

Who are the original members of Black Uhuru?

Black Uhuru was founded in the late 1960’s by Derrick “Duckie” Gong Simpson, Garth Dennis and Don Carlos. It has had a laundry list of members, ones who come and go, and then come back again, but one remains constant: Simpson.