Sir Lord Comic is one of the original Jamaican deejays.
Sir Lord Comic | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Jamaica |
| Genres | Reggae |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals |
Biography
His career began as a dancer with the Admiral Dean sound system.[1] In the late 1950s, following the lead of Count Machuki, he began deejaying with the sound system, and recorded what is considered the first deejay recording, "Ska-ing West" in 1966.[1][2] Comic also recorded one of the last great tracks of the ska era, "The Great Wuga Wuga", in 1967.[1][3] In addition, Comic recorded the singles "Bronco", "Jack of My Trade", and "Doctor Feelgood".[4] In 1970, he worked with Lee "Scratch" Perry, recording "Django Shoots First" which appeared on the Eastwood Rides Again album.[1] In the early 1980s he was interviewed as part of the Deep Roots Music television series.[1]