Derrick Harriott | |
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Birth name | Derrick Clifton Harriott |
Born | 6 February 1939 |
Origin | Jamaica |
Genres | Reggae, Ska, Rocksteady |
Occupation(s) | Singer, record producer |
Years active | 1958–present |
Labels | Crystal, Trojan |
Derrick Clifton Harriott OD (born 6 February 1939[1]) is a Jamaican singer and record producer.[2] He was a member of the Jiving Juniors with Herman Sang before embarking on a solo career. He has produced recordings by Big Youth, Chariot Riders, The Chosen Few, Dennis Brown, The Ethiopians, Keith & Tex, The Kingstonians, Rudy Mills, Scotty, Sly & Revolutionaries, and Winston McAnuff.[3]