Rest In Peace, Reggae LEGEND Jimmy Cliff.

[Miles Archer]

I lived in the San Francisco Bay Area when "The Harder They Come" was released. The major reason why the soundtrack album was significant is that YES, Clapton's "I Shot The Sheriff" greased the wheels for Bob Marley to receive well-deserved greater exposure.

But Jimmy's album opened the door for the other major reggae stars who were not Bob Marley...such as Toots & The Maytals...to have their moment in the sun as well.

My station of choice in those days was KSAN-FM San Francisco, and the "Harder They Come" album was on their airwaves seven days a week.

Rest in peace, Mr. Cliff.

Reggae legend Jimmy Cliff dies, aged 81

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cj4qdren425o

Jimmy Cliff, one of the most prominent and beloved proponents of reggae music, has died at the age of 81.

A star since the 1960s, he helped to bring the sound of Jamaica to a global audience through hits such as Wonderful World, Beautiful People and You Can Get It If You Really Want.

His lead role as a gun-toting rebel in the 1972 crime drama The Harder They Come is a cornerstone of Jamaican cinema, and was attributed as the movie that brought reggae to America.

Cliff's wife, Latifa Chambers, announced his death via a statement on Instagram.