Celebrating 80 years of Peter Tosh

THIS YEAR, the family of late reggae superstar, Peter Tosh, will commemorate the 80th anniversary of his birth in a weeklong celebration scheduled to take place from October 13 to 19.

“We plan to honour my father by officially marking this week as ‘Peter Tosh Week’ to celebrate the work and life of one of Jamaica’s pre-eminent artistes. With the 80th being such a significant milestone, the global buzz has been unbelievable. The calibre of artistes eager to join in the festivities is phenomenal. Trust me, if you are a Tosh fan, this celebration is an absolute must!” said Niambe Tosh, executive of the Peter Tosh Legacy & Brand, and chairperson of his foundation.

Among the activities that are scheduled are the Peter Tosh Foundation Gala & Fundraiser in association with the Peter Tosh Museum; Tosh Legacy Talks in association with the University of the West Indies; Youth Day at the Belmont Academy in Westmoreland; Memorial Garden grand re-opening; and Westmoreland Tosh Fest - An Epic Beach Concert in his honour at Bluefields in the parish. Tosh, a founding member of the Wailers alongside Bob Marley and Bunny Wailer, later established himself as a successful solo artiste and a staunch advocate for Rastafari, equal rights, and anti-Apartheid. His artistic contributions have left an indelible mark on music and culture worldwide.

The events are being coordinated by the Peter Tosh Foundation in conjunction with various private and public sector partners.

Peter Tosh was born on October 19, 1944 i n Grange Hill, Westmoreland. He died on September 11, 1987, in Kingston.