Biography of Horace Andy

An animated, often compelling vocalist, Horace Andy's tenor delivery was featured on many '70s reggae hits. These included "Love of a Woman" and "You Are My Angel." He made his recording debut in the mid-'60s, then left the music scene to sharpen his skills. Upon his return in 1970, Andy's popularity rose as he recorded for Studio One, Crystal, Santic, Randy's, Ja-Man, Channel One and Jackpot. Andy later moved to America, and established his own label. A prolific composer as well as singer, Andy scored an international hit in 1980 when Tapper Zukie produced "Natty Dread a Weh She Want." It was recorded during a brief return trip to Jamaica. Andy's issued several albums and LPs during the '80s and '90s, including Rude Boy for Shanachie in 1993 and 1997's Roots and Branches; he also contributed vocals to Massive Attack's 1991 landmark Blue Lines. ~ Ron Wynn