Robbie shakespeare biography and his works

Robert Warren Dale Shakespeare [ 1 ] 27 September — 8 December was a Jamaican bass guitarist and record producer, best known as half of the reggae rhythm section and production duo Sly and Robbie , with drummer Sly Dunbar. Regarded as one of the most influential reggae bassists, [ 2 ] Shakespeare was also known for his creative use of electronics and production effects units.

Shakespeare grew up in East Kingston, Jamaica. He had a musical family, such that "his family home was a rehearsal and hangout spot for a variety of upcoming musicians and singers.

Robbie shakespeare biography and his works: Robbie Shakespeare was born on 27

Shakespeare's first instrument was an acoustic guitar that was always present in the home. Later, the bass player Aston "Family Man" Barrett came into his yard, as it was near a popular location for selling marijuana. Shakespeare recalled saying "I wan fi learn how to play this thing [bass]. You haffi teach me", [ 8 ] and Barrett agreed to give Shakespeare bass lessons.

Shakespeare first went in a music studio when he helped carry Family Man's brother Carlton Barrett's drums into the studio and help set up the drums. This developed into sneaking into the studio and waiting outside as bands recorded. Shakespeare continued to study electric bass with Aston Barrett, the bass player from the Upsetters.

In , Shakespeare and Dunbar started an independent music production company and record label called Taxi Records.