Source. I'm really sad about this. Desmond Dekker had one of the most musical voices ever. It really was beautiful. The world is going to miss him.
He did a lot of songs on the Harder They Come soundtrack with Jimmy Cliff. If you aren't a ska/reggae fan, chances are you won't know who he is. He's like the Elvis of ska.
I am a ska fan I just don't know him. I like all the mainstream bands like No Doubt, Reel Big Fish, MMBTones...etc is it possible to download his songs or are they rare? EDIT: nvm I found some
Oh...I know a few people who will be devastated. I've heard "Israelites", I love the song. Heaven won't be heaven without a little ska.