Keith Hudson

Keith Hudson was a Jamaican reggae artist and record producer known for his influence on the dub movement.

Music Producer

March 18, 1946

November 14, 1984

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Keith Hudson, born on March 18, 1946, and passed away on November 14, 1984, was a renowned Jamaican reggae artist and record producer who played a significant role in the development of the dub movement. Growing up in a musical family, he attended Boys Town School in Kingston, where he organized concerts featuring future legends such as Bob Marley, Delroy Wilson, and Ken Boothe.

Hudson’s most notable works include the classic reggae albums “Pick a Dub” and “Flesh of My Skin, Blood of My Blood.” In addition to his own music, he produced and released tracks for other artists like Big Youth, Delroy Wilson, and Ken Boothe. Some of his other well-known works are “Entering the Dragon” and “Tuff Gong Encounter.”

As a pioneer of the roots reggae movement, Hudson is remembered as an influential figure in the history of Jamaican music.