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Born
1940
1940
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Jamaica
Jamaica
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Joseph Benjamin Higgs, known as the "Godfather of Reggae," was a Jamaican reggae musician. He started his career in the late 1950s as part of the duo Higgs and Wilson with Roy Wilson. Higgs later had a successful solo career and mentored young musicians such as Bob Marley and the Wailers. He played a vital role in the establishment of modern Jamaican music before passing away in 1999, leaving behind a legacy of influential music.