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Junior Murvin (born Murvin Junior Smith, circa 1946 – 2 December 2013) was a Jamaican reggae musician. He is best known for the single "Police and Thieves", produced by Lee "Scratch" Perry in 1976.
Dec 3, 2013 · The Jamaican singer Junior Murvin, who has died aged 67 after suffering from diabetes and hypertension, was celebrated for his mastery of falsetto and for writing unusual lyrics that made good...
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Dec 3, 2013 · Junior Murvin, who cowrote and sang the 1976 hit \"Police and Thieves\" with Lee \"Scratch\" Perry, passed away in Jamaica in 2013. The song was covered by the Clash and became a punk anthem.
Jul 31, 2020 · Learn about Junior Murvin, a Jamaican singer who reinvented his career with the politically charged song Police & Thieves, produced by Lee \"Scratch\" Perry. Discover how the album blends soul, reggae and dub influences, and how it inspired The Clash and other artists.
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Jamaican reggae singer and musician. born Murvin Junior Smith, circa 1946 or 1949 in Swift River, Portland, Jamaica and grew up with his great-grandmother in Port Antonio until his 13th birthday, when he was placed with his grandmother in Montego Bay.
Junior Murvin (born Murvin Junior Smith, circa 1946 – 2 December 2013) was a Jamaican reggae musician. He is best known for the single “Police and Thieves”, produced by Lee “Scratch” Perry...
