Robbie Shakespeare (1953–2021), Sly and Robbie bassist
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legacy.comRobbie Shakespeare was the bassist in the legendary rhythm section Sly and Robbie.Robbie Shakespeare was the bassist in the influential rhythm section Sly and Robbie with drummer Sly Dunbar.
The partnership began in Jamiaca in the 1970’s and they became a sought after rhythm section for many reggae legends including Peter Tosh and Black Uhuru.
They branched out into other musical genres, playing with Grace Jones on her classic “Pull Up to the Bumper.” They also worked with Bob Dylan, Mick Jagger, and Carly Simon.
Sly and Robbie released their own music and are Grammy Award winners.“I said, ‘Who’s Sly?’ ” “’Sly’s a drummer.’ ‘Alright, come on.’ We went over there and Sly is sitting down on the drums, and I said, ‘Whoa, he can beat a drum..
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