U-Roy
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U-Roy
Summary
U-Roy is a human[1]. Born in Kingston[2], he… he was born on September 21, 1942[3]. He passed away in Kingston[4]. He died on February 17, 2021[5]. He worked as a toasting[6] and singer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (192 views/month, #7,226 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- U-Roy's place of birth was Kingston[2].
- U-Roy died in Kingston[4].
- U-Roy was born on September 21, 1942[3].
- U-Roy died on February 17, 2021[5].
- U-Roy held citizenship in Jamaica[9].
- U-Roy's professions included toasting[6].
- U-Roy worked as a singer[7].
- U-Roy received the Order of Distinction[10].
- U-Roy is recorded as male[11].
- U-Roy's instance of is recorded as human[12].
- U-Roy's genre is reggae[13].
- U-Roy's genre is dub music[14].
- U-Roy's genre is rub-a-dub[15].
- U-Roy's record label is recorded as Virgin Records[16].
- U-Roy's record label is recorded as Trojan Records[17].
- U-Roy's family name is recorded as Beckford[18].
- U-Roy's given name is recorded as Ewart[19].
- U-Roy's pseudonym is recorded as U-Roy[20].
- U-Roy's topic's main category is recorded as Q106843606[21].
- U-Roy's described by source is recorded as U-Roy, Whose ‘Toasting’ Transformed Jamaican Music, Dies at 78[22].
- U-Roy's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[23].
- U-Roy's birth name is recorded as {'lang': 'fr', 'text': 'Ewart Beckford'}[24].
- U-Roy's start of work period is recorded as 1961[25].
- U-Roy's end of work period is recorded as 2018[26].
- U-Roy's social media followers is recorded as {'amount': '+5590'}[27].
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Origins and Family
U-Roy's place of birth was Kingston[2]. He was born on September 21, 1942[3].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include toasting[6] and singer[7].
Recognition
U-Roy received the Order of Distinction[10].
Death and Burial
U-Roy died on February 17, 2021[5]. He died in Kingston[4].
Why It Matters
U-Roy ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (192 views/month, #7,226 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28] He is known by 11 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]
FAQs
Where was U-Roy born?
U-Roy was born in Kingston[2].
Where did U-Roy die?
U-Roy passed away in Kingston[4].
What did U-Roy do for work?
U-Roy worked as toasting[6] and singer[7].
What awards did U-Roy receive?
Honors received include Order of Distinction[10].