U-Roy
Acting
Born September 21, 1941 — Died February 17, 2021
From Jones Town, Kingston, Jamaica
Also known as Ewart Beckford OD
Biography
Ewart Beckford OD, known by the stage name U-Roy, was a Jamaican vocalist and pioneer of toasting. U-Roy was known for a melodic style of toasting applied with a highly developed sense of timing.
