Sly Dunbar

January 10, 2024
Drummer

Quick Facts

Sly Dunbar
Full Name Sly Dunbar
Occupation Drummer
Date Of Birth May 10, 1952(1952-05-10)
Age 72
Birthplace Kingston
Country Jamaica
Birth City Kingston Parish
Horoscope Taurus

Sly Dunbar Biography

Name Sly Dunbar
Birthday May 10
Birth Year 1952
Place Of Birth Kingston
Home Town Kingston Parish
Birth Country Jamaica
Birth Sign Taurus

Sly Dunbar is one of the most popular and richest Drummer who was born on May 10, 1952 in Kingston, Kingston Parish, Jamaica.

In 1972, Dunbar met and became friends with Robbie Shakespeare, who was then bass guitarist for the Hippy Boys. Shakespeare recommended Dunbar to Bunny Lee as a possible session drummer for the Aggrovators. Dunbar and Shakespeare decided to continue performing together. They worked with Peter Tosh and his band until 1981, recording five albums.

In 1979, Brian Eno remarked of Sly Dunbar: ” (…) So when you buy a reggae record, there’s a 90 percent chance the drummer is Sly Dunbar. You get the impression that Sly Dunbar is chained to a studio seat somewhere in Jamaica, but in fact what happens is that his drum tracks are so interesting, they get used again and again.”

Sly Dunbar Net Worth

Net Worth $5 Million
Source Of Income Drummer
House Living in own house.

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

Lowell “Sly” Fillmore Dunbar (born 10 May 1952, Kingston, Jamaica) is a drummer, best known as one half of the prolific Jamaican rhythm section and reggae production duo Sly and Robbie.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Who is Sly Dunbar Dating?

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

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Facts & Trivia

Somnath Ranked on the list of most popular Drummer. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Jamaica. Sly Dunbar celebrates birthday on May 10 of every year.

Did Sly and Robbie play with Bob Marley?

Sly and Robbie soon became regulars all over the reggae circuit, playing with more and more of Kingston’s heavyweights, including Burning Spear, the Mighty Diamonds, Jimmy Cliff, Big Youth, and reggae’s greatest legend, Bob Marley.

Who is sly Dumba?

Sly Dunbar
Genres| Reggae
Occupation(s)| Musician
Instruments| Drums, percussion, programming

Who did Sly and Robbie play with?

ArtistTitleLabel
Half Pint/Junior Delgado| I want your love| Powerhouse
Herbie Hancock| Rockit 12 inch maxi| CBS
Home T4| Sly & Robbie present| Taxi
I Wayne| Lava Ground| VP

How old was Robbie from Sly and Robbie?

68 years (1953–2021)

What Bass did Robbie Shakespeare play?

Shakespeare continued to study electric bass with Aston Barrett, the bass player from the Upsetters.

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