Sly & Robbie

Sly Dunbar and Robbie Shakespeare, known as Sly & Robbie, are a Jamaican rhythm section and production duo recognized for their groundbreaking influence on reggae and popular music. Sly Dunbar, a drummer, and Robbie Shakespeare, a bassist, formed a prolific partnership in the 1970s. Their innovative style and prolific work as session musicians and producers have left an indelible mark on various music genres, from reggae to pop, rock, and electronic music. Their distinct "rockers" rhythm and studio production skills contributed to countless hit records for themselves and collaborations with artists like Peter Tosh, Grace Jones, and Bob Dylan, earning them international acclaim and multiple awards for their groundbreaking contributions to music.