Jimmy Riley

Martin James Norman Riley (22 May 1954 – 23 March 2016), better known as Jimmy Riley, was a Jamaican singer. Along to recording solo, he was also a member of the Sensations and The Uniques. He was the father of Tarrus Riley.Kenner, Rob (2009) "Reggae Singer With a Legacy, a Following and a Mission", New York Times, 21 August 2009, retrieved 31 August 2009 

In September 2013 he released the album Contradiction, that featured guest appearances from his son Tarrus, Sizzla, and Fantan Mojah.Campbell, Howard (2013) "Riley Exposes Contradiction ", Jamaica Observer, 17 October 2013. Retrieved 18 October 2013 

Riley died on the morning of 23 March 2016 in New York City after suffering from cancer, aged 61.Henry, Balford (2016) "Reggae artiste Jimmy Riley dies at 61 ", Jamaica Observer, 23 March 2016. Retrieved 23 March 2016

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