Music
Distinguished
Marcia Griffiths
born 1949
'The Queen of Reggae' and singer of 'Electric Boogie'
Distinguished is level 3 of 4 in the Jamaica Hall of Fame: sustained excellence over a career, widely honoured at home. See how the levels work.
Why they are here
A singer who was one of the I-Threes, Bob Marley's backing trio, and whose 'Electric Boogie' launched a dance known around the world.
Griffiths began her career at Studio One in the 1960s and recorded duets with Bob Andy before joining the I-Threes with Rita Marley and Judy Mowatt. 'Electric Boogie' became the music of the Electric Slide line dance.
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