Winston Spear
Jamaican roots reggae musician
1948 — present
Quick Facts
Profession
Jamaican roots reggae musician
Born
March 1, 1948
Age
~78 years
Name Origin
English
Timeline
singer, songwriter
JamaicaBorn in Saint Ann's Bay
1948
Born in Saint Ann's Bay (1948-03-01)
1999
AwardGrammy Award for Best Reggae Album
2007
AwardOfficer of the Order of Distinction
Present
Age ~78
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Winston Spear?+
Winston Spear is Jamaican roots reggae musician. Born in 1948.
What does the name Winston mean?+
The name Winston means "A male given name derived from the place name. Winston Churchill, a famous British prime minister.. Etymology: From - personal name Wine, in the genitive singular case Wines + farm, village.". It is of English origin.
When was Winston Spear born?+
Winston Spear was born on March 1, 1948.
Name Meaning
A male given name derived from the place name. Winston Churchill, a famous British prime minister.. Etymology: From - personal name Wine, in the genitive singular case Wines + farm, village.
The name Winston is of English origin, meaning "A male given name derived from the place name. Winston Churchill, a famous British prime minister.. Etymology: From - personal name Wine, in the genitive singular case Wines + farm, village.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Winston — March 1, 1948
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Pisces
Intuitive, compassionate, artistic
Water · Neptune · Feb 19 – Mar 20
Chinese Zodiac
Rat
Quick-witted, resourceful, versatile
Earth · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
6 Muluc
Water — emotions, purification, flow
Celtic Tree
Ash
Intuitive, artistic, imaginative
Ogham: Nion · Feb 18 – Mar 17
Birthstone: Aquamarine — Courage, serenity
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Guestbook
Stopped here. Glad I did.
— a passerby
Played your track at 2am. The phone lines lit up.
— late night radio
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