Errol (Skipah) Blackwood was born in the Accompong (Maroon) Hills of Jamaica. He moved to Toronto Canada at an early age where he learned to play the Bass Guitar. He played with several bands in Ontario doing a mixture of R&B, Rock and Funk. His love for music comes from a variety of sources, from the church of his father who was a pastor, the Nyahbingi Drummers, the School music drama concert and the Jukebox playing from Country to Rhythm n Blues. In 1980, Errol formed the band Messenjah, along with Ray Ruddock and Rupert Harvey. They recorded two albums and a video under the WEA record label. Messenjah toured extensively for 6 years travelling across Canada and the U.S.A, the band regrouped in 1986. Highlights included sharing the stage with Hugh Masekela, The Clash, Frank Zappa, Reggae Sun-Splash, CBC TV Concert in the park, and Much Music cross Canada simulcast. The current working band name is Errol Blackwood Injah Band.