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Born in 1941, Desmond Dekker worked as a welder in Kingston before finding that his singing talents could help him earn a living. His first reggae hit was released in 1963, entitled "Honor Your Father and Mother," which soared to the top of the Jamaican charts. After joining with four brothers who were back-up singers known as the Aces, Dekker released a number of songs, including several that were hits in the United States and Britain.

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