How many Peter Tosh releases are on Riffiter?

33 releases are catalogued, spanning 1972 to 2023.

When was Peter Tosh formed?

Peter Tosh formed in 1963, in Grange Hill, Jamaica.

What genre is Peter Tosh?

Peter Tosh is catalogued under Reggae.

What is the most recent Peter Tosh release on Riffiter?

Give Me Freedom (Live Eugene '77), released in 2023.

Artist

Peter Tosh

Peter Tosh is a reggae artist from Grange Hill, Jamaica formed in 1963. 33 releases are catalogued on Riffiter.

Reggae · Grange Hill, Jamaica · Best reggae albums

33
Releases: 1972–2023
Active years: 1963
Formed

Discography

32

Singles & EPs

1

Legalize It: Echodelic Remixes
EP · 2012

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About

Peter Tosh was more than a luminary in the development of reggae music. He was the ultimate firebrand, speaking out against oppression around the world in both his songs and his public statements. He was a man who demonstrated the power of personal and artistic integrity, and pride and defiance in the face of authoritarian power. His music’s insurrectionary fervor has inspired artists of all stripes, from reggae disciples to punk-rock acolytes like The Clash. Born Winston Hubert McIntosh in the rural parish of Westmoreland, Jamaica, in 1944, he moved to the notorious slum of Trenchtown at age 16. His mother strongly influenced him, and her sensibility would become apparent in both his lyrics and views; she was particularly concerned that he have a Christian upbringing. He attended the local church daily, and his experience there – singing in the choir and learning to play the organ – formed a sort of musical apprenticeship that prepared him for his subsequent career. Peter also sought refuge from the rigors of poverty in pop music, notably the R&B and doo-wop beamed to the Caribbean by stations in Florida and Louisiana. Having cultivated his guitar skills and his expressive bariton…

Peter Tosh in brief

How many Peter Tosh releases are on Riffiter?: 33 releases are catalogued, spanning 1972 to 2023.
When was Peter Tosh formed?: Peter Tosh formed in 1963, in Grange Hill, Jamaica.
What genre is Peter Tosh?: Peter Tosh is catalogued under Reggae.
What is the most recent Peter Tosh release on Riffiter?: Give Me Freedom (Live Eugene '77), released in 2023.