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The Skatalites
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The Skatalites are a music group from Jamaica that played a major part in popularising ska. Consisting of some of the best musicians in Jamaica, they played together initially between 1963 and 1965 but recorded many of their best known songs in the period including "Guns of Navarone" as well as playing on records by Prince Buster and many other Jamaican artists who recorded during the period. They reformed in 1986 and have played together ever since.

In 1964 members of the group were Tommy McCook, Rolando Alphonso, Lloyd Brevett, Lloyd Knibb, Lester Sterling, Don Drummond, Jah Jerry Haynes, Jackie Mittoo, Johnny Moore, Jackie Opel and Doreen Shaffer. In 2003 the group consisted of Lloyd Brevett, Lloyd Knibb, Doreen Shaffer, Lester Sterling, Cedric 'Im Brooks, Vin Gordon, Devon James, Ken Stewart and Kevin Batchelor.

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Top Songs
Name % Fans Preview/Buy Sources
Ska Ska Ska13.6%
Simmer Down11.2%
The Guns of Navarone8.8%
Baby Elephant Walk8.8%
James Bond Theme7.2%
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Top Albums
Album Name % Fans Preview/Buy Sources
Hi-Bop Ska 15.2%
Skatalites & friends at Randy's 12.8%
Foundation Ska (disc 1) 12.0%
Guns of Navarone 11.2%
Roots Party 9.6%
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