Late reggae singer Stranger Cole often claimed “Bangarang” was the first reggae single, Produced by Bunny “Striker” Lee in 1968, its rhythm and tempo signified the moment ska evolved into reggae. Recorded by Cole w/ saxophonist Lester Stirling. #RIPStrangerCole #Reggae m.youtube.com/watch?v=Elgm...
Stranger Cole & Lester Sterling - Bangarang
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June 13, 2026 at 3:48 AM
Late reggae singer Stranger Cole often claimed “Bangarang” was the first reggae single, Produced by Bunny “Striker” Lee in 1968, its rhythm and tempo signified the moment ska evolved into reggae. Recorded by Cole w/ saxophonist Lester Stirling. #RIPStrangerCole #Reggae m.youtube.com/watch?v=Elgm...
Veteran reggae singer Stranger Cole has died at 83. Proficient in blue beat, rocksteady and ska, he worked with esteemed producers such as Lee “Scratch” Perry, Duke Reid and Sonia Pottinger. Cole live at Reggae Sunsplash in 1993. #RIPStrangerCole #Reggae m.youtube.com/watch?v=vPUC...
Vintage classic! Stranger Cole live, Reggae Sunsplash '93, Jam World, Jamaica.
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June 13, 2026 at 3:18 AM
Veteran reggae singer Stranger Cole has died at 83. Proficient in blue beat, rocksteady and ska, he worked with esteemed producers such as Lee “Scratch” Perry, Duke Reid and Sonia Pottinger. Cole live at Reggae Sunsplash in 1993. #RIPStrangerCole #Reggae m.youtube.com/watch?v=vPUC...