Peter Tosh

The Profile

Peter Tosh was a Jamaican reggae singer, guitarist, and activist, a founding member of The Wailers with Bob Marley and Bunny Wailer. His solo albums, including Legalize It and Equal Rights, cemented his status as a fearless voice against injustice. He was killed in 1987; No Nuclear War won a posthumous Grammy for Best Reggae Album.

Founding member of The Wailers; outspoken Rastafarian activist; Jamaican singer-guitarist active through the 1960s–1987; murdered in Kingston in 1987; posthumous 1988 Grammy (Best Reggae Album) for No Nuclear War.

Three enthusiastic reviews hail Peter Tosh’s revolutionary reggae, with Legalize It praised for its pro-legalization stance and sharp social critique. Live power bursts from Complete Captured Live, while Bush Doctor gets lauded for its intoxicating spirit. Across them, Tosh emerges as an uncompromising voice against war, racism, and Babylon. Expect catchy hooks, dub touches, and fierce activism.