Tyrone Ralph Downie (20 May 1956 – 5 November 2022) was a Jamaican keyboardist and pianist best known for his involvement as a member of Bob Marley and the Wailers. He studied at Kingston College and joined the Wailers in the mid-1970s, making his recording debut with the band on Rastaman Vibration, having previously been a member of the Impact All Stars. He also played with the Abyssinians, Beenie Man, Black Uhuru, Buju Banton, Peter Tosh, Junior Reid, Tom Tom... [more on Wikipedia]
As a songwriter, Tyrone Downie first charted in 1981 with Wordy Rappinghood.The artist placed 1 song on the Billboard Hot 100.The artist scored 2 UK Top‑75 entries, including a single Top‑10 placement.On US Dance the artist achieved 3 Top‑10s, 2 of which went to number‑one.On US Alternative the artist achieved 1 Top‑10.On US RnB the artist achieved 2 Top‑10s, 1 of which peaked at number‑one.
Top songs: #1: Wordy Rappinghood - #2: Genius of Love - #3: Tumblin' Down - #4: The Man with the 4-Way Hips - #5: Pleasure of Love
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