Toots & the Maytals

Toots and the Maytals, originally called simply The Maytals, are a Jamaican musical group and one of the best known ska and reggae vocal groups. According to Sandra Brennan at Allmusic, "The Maytals were key figures in reggae music. Formed in the early 1960s when ska was hot, the Maytals had a reputation for having strong, well-blended voices and a seldom-rivaled passion for their music. Hibbert's soulful style led him to be compared to Otis Redd... more

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  • TOOTS and the maytals,
  • Toots & Maytals,
  • Tootls and the Maytals,
  • Toots And The Maytats,
  • Toots and the Mayalls,
  • Toots and the Mayals,
  • Toots & The Maytalls,
  • Toots &The Maytals,
  • Toots & The Maytals
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