Dekker (born Desmond Adolphus Dacres in Kingston, on July 16, 1941) was best known for his single 'Israelites', originally released in 1968 and then given a new lease of life in 1989 when it appeared on the soundtrack of the movie Drugstore Cowboy.
Dekker was still actively touring until the end, and gave his last performance at Leeds Metropolitan University on May 11th. By chance, eGigs was there to cover that gig and has a full review of Desmond Dekker's last ever performance here.
These may also be the last ever photos of Dekker performing.
Desmond Dekker was one of music's greats and will be sadly missed.
article by: Scott Johnson
photos by: Danielle Millea
published: 26/05/2006 09:43
FUTURE GIGS
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