Person    | Male  Born 3/6/1948  Died 6/11/2018

Floyd Lloyd

Categories: Music / songs

Countries: Jamaica

Born as Lloyd Seivright in Jamaica. Reggae musician and singer, best known for his 1982 hit, "Jah Jah Why?". His first vocals were Wirl Studio recordings Rich Man Poor Man and Be Yourself in 1967. Died Jamaica.

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Floyd Lloyd

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Mellow Mix Studios in Hackney

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