The Maytals

Toots and the Maytals, originally called simply  The Maytals, are one of the best known  ska and  reggae vocal groups. Their sound is a unique, original combination of  gospel,  ska,  soul,  reggae and  rock. Frederick "Toots" Hibbert, the leader of the group, was born in  May Pen,  Clarendon,  Jamaica. He was the youngest of seven children. He grew up singing  gospel music in a church choir, but moved to  Kingston in 1958 at the age of thirteen.