Johnny Osbourne

Reggae, Musical Artist

1948 –

88

Who is Johnny Osbourne?

Johnny Osbourne is a popular Jamaican reggae and dancehall singer, who rose to success in the late 1970s and mid-1980s. His album Truths and Rights was a notable roots reggae success, and featured "Jah Promise" and the album's title track, "Truths and Rights". However, he is probably best known for his mid-1980s dancehall reggae hits "Buddy Bye", "Ice Cream Love" and "Water Pumping".

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Born
1948
Jamaica
Also known as
  • Johnnie Osbourne
  • Errol Osbourne
  • Osbourne, Johnny
  • Johnny Osbourne and Burro Banton
  • Osbourne, Johnny and Banton, Burro
  • Johnny Osborne
Education
  • Alpha Boys School

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on July 23, 2013

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