Toots & The Maytals

The Profile

Jamaican vocal group formed in the early 1960s and led by Frederick 'Toots' Hibbert; influential across ska, rocksteady and reggae.

The group (originally The Maytals) is credited with major contributions to ska, rocksteady and reggae; Toots Hibbert is associated with early popularization of the word 'reggae' via the 1968 song "Do the Reggay."

Two DeBaser reviews cover both a 1969 studio album (Sweet and Dandy) and a 2005 live show in Barcelona. Reviewers highlight classic songs such as "Pressure Drop", "54-46 (That's My Number)" and "Funky Kingston", praising the band's energy and cultural importance. The live review emphasizes Toots's charismatic stage presence and the audience's enthusiastic response.