Winston Tosh
Jamaican reggae singer and musician (1944–1987)
1944 — 1987
Quick Facts
Profession
Jamaican reggae singer and musician (1944–1987)
Born
October 19, 1944
Died
1987 (age ~43)
Name Origin
English
Timeline
singer-songwriter, guitarist, keyboardist
JamaicaBorn in Grange HillDied in Kingston
1944
Born in Grange Hill (1944-10-19)
1987
Died in Kingston
About
Peter Tosh was a Jamaican musician and reggae singer. Along with Bob Marley and Bunny Wailer, he was one of the core members of the band the Wailers (1963–1976), after which he established himself as a successful solo artist and a promoter of Rastafari. He was murdered in 1987 during a home invasion.
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Who is Winston Tosh?+
Peter Tosh was a Jamaican musician and reggae singer. Along with Bob Marley and Bunny Wailer, he was one of the core members of the band the Wailers (1963–1976), after which he established himself as a successful solo artist and a promoter of Rastafari. He was murdered in 1987 during a home invasion
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 Tosh born?+
Winston Tosh was born on October 19, 1944.
When did Winston Tosh die?+
Winston Tosh died in 1987, at approximately 43 years of age.
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 — October 19, 1944
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Libra
Diplomatic, gracious, fair-minded
Air · Venus · Sep 23 – Oct 22
Chinese Zodiac
Monkey
Sharp, smart, curious
Wood · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
12 Ahau
Sun — enlightenment, ascension, mastery
Celtic Tree
Ivy
Loyal, compassionate, giving
Ogham: Gort · Sep 30 – Oct 27
Birthstone: Opal — Hope, creativity
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You raised the bar for all of us.
— a fellow musician
Played your track at 2am. The phone lines lit up.
— late night radio
I use your work to teach. Pure genius, every note.
— a music teacher
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