Winston Hubert McIntosh OM GCOT (19 October [1] 1944 – 11 September 1987), professionally known as Peter Tosh, was a Jamaican reggae musician. Along with Bob Marley and Bunny Wailer, he was one of the core members of the band the Wailers (1963–1976), after which he established himself as a successful solo artist and a promoter of Rastafari.

Jan 11, 2025 · Peter Tosh (born October 19, 1944, Grange Hill, Jamaica—died September 11, 1987, Kingston) was a Jamaican singer-songwriter and a founding member of the Wailers, a popular reggae band of the 1960s and early 1970s.

Peter Tosh was a famous Jamaican Reggae musician and a promoter of Rastafari. This biography profiles his childhood, music career, achievements, life and timeline.

Oct 29, 2016 · Peter Tosh exploded onto the world stage as an activist and solo artist with his 1976 release, Legalize It! Tosh worked to promote the legalization of herb, equal rights, and to expand Jamaica’s cultural and musical influence.

Peter sought refuge from the rigors of poverty in pop music, notably the R&B and doo-wop beamed to the Caribbean by stations in Florida and Louisiana.

May 6, 2024 · Tragically, Tosh's life was cut short when he was brutally murdered during a home invasion on September 11, 1987. Yet, his legacy endures, his music serving as a timeless reminder of the power of art to inspire change and challenge the status quo.

Mar 1, 2020 · Peter Tosh was a long-standing activist for African liberation. There is evidence of his participation in a Kingston demonstration against the Ian Smith’s white racist minority Government and unilateral declaration of Independence in Rhodesia during the 1960s.

Feb 6, 2022 · Peter Tosh, a devotee of Rastafarism and the father of ten children, died on September 11, 1987, at the University of the West Indies Hospital Kingston after being shot by three gunmen who entered his home. He was 42.

Oct 19, 2024 · Peter Tosh, the Steppin’ Razor, was murdered in a robbery at his home on 11 September, just days after the album was released. Two of his friends were also murdered in the raid, and four others injured, including Tosh’s lovely partner, Marlene Brown, and the legendary reggae drummer Santa Davis.

Oct 19, 2024 · Peter Tosh was more than a musician; he was a messenger. His life was a journey of defiance and dedication, a relentless pursuit of truth. As we honor his memory today, we're reminded of the power of one voice to ignite change—the strength of music to unite hearts.