King Tubby
Jamaican electronics and sound engineer (1941–1989)
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Summary
King Tubby was born on January 28, 1941[1], in Kingston[2]. He died on February 6, 1989[3], in Kingston[4]. He worked as a record producer[5], composer[6], audio engineer[7], musician[8], and reggae musician[9]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,797 views/month, #7,103 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: Jamaica[11]
- Sex or gender: male[12]
- Genre: reggae[13], dub music[14]
- Record label: Trojan Records[15]
- Family name: Ruddock[16]
- Manner of death: homicide[17]
- Start of work period: 1968[18]
Why It Matters
King Tubby has Wikipedia articles in 14 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[19] He is known by 16 alternative names across languages and contexts.[20]
FAQs
Where was King Tubby born?
King Tubby was born in Kingston[2].
Where did King Tubby die?
King Tubby passed away in Kingston[4].
What did King Tubby do for work?
King Tubby worked as a record producer[5], composer[6], audio engineer[7], musician[8], and reggae musician[9].