Tommy McCook was a Jamaican saxophonist who played a crucial role in shaping the course of ska and rocksteady music in the 1960s. Born on July 14, 1938, in Falmouth, Jamaica, McCook began his musical journey at a young age, learning to play the clarinet before switching to the alto saxophone.
McCook's earliest recordings were with the legendary Jamaican band, The Skatalites, where he became an integral part of the group's horn section. His soulful and melodic playing style greatly influenced the development of ska, which in turn paved the way for rocksteady and reggae music. During his time with The Skatalites, McCook recorded several classic tracks, including "Guns Fever" and "Manuel's Dub."
In addition to his work with The Skatalites, McCook also played with other prominent Jamaican musicians, such as Desmond Dekker and Jimmy Cliff. His contributions to the development of ska and rocksteady music earned him a place in the annals of Jamaican music history. Despite his passing on June 25, 1998, Tommy McCook's legacy continues to be celebrated by fans of reggae and ska around the world.
PATRICK ANDY / TOMMY MCCOOK Woman Woman Woman / Lambs Bread 12" ROOTS DJ DUB
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Phyllis Dillon , Rocksteady , Tommy McCook , Soul Rock, 7 " Treasure
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Hopeton Lewis - Boom Shacka Lacka / Tommy McCook - Dynamite 7" Vinyl Record
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Cornell Campbell / Tommy McCook - Blue Moon (12") (Very Good (VG))
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LORD CREATOR/TOMMY McCOOK/THE SUPERSONICS - Such Is Life - Vinyl (7")
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Tommy McCook - Reggay At It's Best Limited orange numbered LP Album vinyl - NEW
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Tommy McCook / Earl "Wire" Lindo - Broadway / Version Day (7", M/Print, RP)
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Tommy McCook & The Agrovators Cookin Rare Excellent 1st Press Original UK LP
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DEAN, Nora/WINSTON WRIGHT/TOMMY McCOOK & THE SUPERSONICS - Barb Wire - 7"
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plays ex/ex Herman 7" Tar Baby/tommy mccook archie 1971 big shot b1-577 rare
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Tommy McCook Reggay At It's Best Limited orange numbered LP Album vinyl record
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Tommy McCook - Horny Dub (Glen Brown Meets Tommy McCook At Cross Roads) 1976 WL
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TOMMY McCOOK & SUPERSONICS - BLACK COFFEE rare UK 1969 SKINHEAD REGGAE SKA / VG+
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Brass Rockers by Tommy Mccook & the Aggravators (Record, 2010)
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KEN PARKER TOMMY MCCOOK - I CAN'T HIDE / KANSAS CITY - TIS 277/272 - GOOD
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TOMMY McCOOK AND THE AGROVATORS - Konami/Canon. Reggae. 7” Vinyl. VG+
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Tommy McCook & The Observers - Psalms 9 To Keep In Mind 7" Reggae Roots
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Tommy McCook And The Supersonics - Black Coffee 1969 UK 45 TROJAN
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" BLAZING HORNS." tommy mccook & bobby ellis. GROVE MUSIC UK orig L.P. 1977.
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Tommy McCook "Tommy McCook" UK 1974 Attack Label 12" 33rpm Reissue LP NO COVER
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TOMMY McCOOK *JUNIOR JIVE/ HORACE SEATON POWER* 1963 SKA REGGAE UK ISLAND
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YVONNE HARRISON - THE CHASE/ TAKE MY HAND - ORG UK CALTONE 7" CLIP -TONE 102
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