Performance · Production
The Mighty Diamonds
Kingston, Jamaica • 1969-01-01 – 2022-01-01
The Mighty Diamonds is credited on 266 releases across 103 albums tracked on Gatefold, active 1971–2026 — the collector-built map of who actually made the music.
266
Pressings credited
103
Albums
6
Decades active
26
In collections
Biography
The Mighty Diamonds were a Jamaican harmony trio, recording roots reggae with a strong Rastafarian influence. The group was formed in 1969 and were best known for their 1976 debut album, Right Time, produced by Joseph Hoo Kim, and the 1979 release, Deeper Roots. On March 29, 2022, their lead singer, Donald "Tabby" Shaw, was shot dead in a drive-by shooting. On April 1, 2022, Fitzroy "Bunny" Simpson died. They disbanded shortly afterwards.
Bio from Wikipedia
Credited work
266 releases · 103 albums · active 1971–2026
- Performance · 305
- Production · 41
- Other credits · 8
Studios: Channel One Recording Studio · Harry J's Recording Studio · Joe Gibbs Studio · Tuff Gong Recording Studio
Discography
Records they worked on — most-collected first.
Easy Star's Lonely Hearts Dub Band
2009
Open The Gate
1989
When The Right Time Come (I Need A Roof)
1976
Dubbing To The King In A Higher Rank
1977
Vital Dub
1976
Trojan Roots Box Set
The Genius Of Enos
1996
The Story Of Jamaican Music (Tougher Than Tough)
1993
Showcase
1979
To Be A Lover
1977
The Front Line
1976
Rockers Time Now
1976
Frequent collaborators
- Various
- The Diamonds
- Gregory Isaacs
- Dubmatix
- Jack Miller (2)
- Dave Robinson
- The Icebreakers (2)
- U-Roy At The Control
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