Died On This Date (August 16, 2008) Johnny “Dizzy” Moore / The Skatalites
themusicsover Johnny “Dizzy” Moore
October 5, 1938 – August 16, 2008
Johnny “Dizzy” Moore is best remembered as a founding member of reggae’s the Skatalites, with whom he played the trumpet. Formed in 1964, the Skatalites were one of ska’s pioneers. Moore died of colon cancer at the age of 69.
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