Ken Boothe

‘Mr. Rock Steady’ Ken Boothe  is acknowledged as one of the most popular and soulful singers of the rocksteady and reggae eras; having international superstardom initially thrust on him early in his career with his classic rendition of

Everything I Own topping the British and several European way back in 1973. Along with that milestone,  Ken’s catalogue includes an endless string of hit recordings like The Train Is Coming a re-recorded version with Shaggy also provided international recognition, being used as the theme song in the movie Money Train;  I Don’t Want To See You Cry,  Moving Away,  The Girl I Left Behind,  Puppet On A String,  Say You,  Lady With The Starlight,  Artibella,  Thinking,  When I Fall In Love,  Without Love,  Is It Because I’m Black,  Freedom Street,  Home Home Home,  Come Running Back,  Speak Softly Love,  Silver Words,  Crying Over You,  Old Fashion Way,  Just Another Girl …. and the list goes on and on, earning Ken the reputation as one of Jamaica’s most gifted and prolific vocalists of all time. Startime patrons will definitely be in for another thrilling performance from this legend inside the National Arena come Saturday July 8.

 

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