Toppa Top 10: Reggae’s Ten Greatest Drummers

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April 29, 2014


8. Kirk “Kirkledove” Bennett

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Kirk “Kirkledove” Bennett is one of contemporary Jamaica’s most in-demand drummers, known for his impeccable ability to swing and keep tempo, and his equal prowess in both reggae and dancehall styles. He’s played with Beres Hammond’s Harmony House band, Busy Signal’s High Voltage Unit and on some of the most classic recordings by the prolific Sizzla Kalonji. In addition, he’s a producer/composer of dancehall riddims, releasing songs by Mr. Vegas, Cecile, Elephant Man and Busy Signal, to name a few.