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Jackie Mittoo (Donat Roy Mittoo) was born on 3 March, 1948 in Kingston, Jamaica, is a Jamaican-Canadian musician. Discover Jackie Mittoo's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 42 years old?

Popular As Donat Roy Mittoo
Occupation soundtrack,composer
Age 42 years old
Zodiac Sign Pisces
Born 3 March, 1948
Birthday 3 March
Birthplace Kingston, Jamaica
Date of death 16 December, 1990
Died Place Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Nationality Jamaica

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Jackie Mittoo Net Worth

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1948

Donat Roy Mittoo (3 March 1948 – 16 December 1990), better known as Jackie Mittoo, was a Jamaican-Canadian keyboardist, songwriter and musical director.

He was a member of The Skatalites and musical director of the Studio One record label.

Upon hearing of Mittoo's death, Coxsone Dodd commented "He was an ambassador of our music worldwide... there can be no doubt. Read the legacy this young man has left behind. May his name be remembered and his music live on."

Mittoo, of partial Indo-Jamaican descent, was born in Brown's Town, Saint Ann Parish, Jamaica, and began learning to play the piano when he was three under the tutelage of his grandmother.

1960

In the 1960s, he was a member of The Skatalites, The Sheiks, The Soul Brothers, The Soul Vendors and Sound Dimension.

Mittoo's compositions in this period included "Darker Shade of Black", "Feel Like Jumping", and "Baby Why".

1966

His 1966 song, "Free Soul" with The Soul Brothers was interplayed in the 2006 Lily Allen song, "Smile".

1968

He played with Lloyd "Matador" Daley in 1968 and 1969.

1970

In the mid-1970s, he emigrated to Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

There he recorded three albums, Wishbone (Summus), Reggae Magic (CTL) and Let's Put It All Together (CTL).

He also set up the Stine-Jac record label, as well as running a record store.

In 1970, his song "Peanie Wallie" was reworked into a song called "Duppy Conqueror" and recorded by The Wailers.

He performed in local Toronto lounges throughout the 1970s.

Mittoo assisted Toronto-area reggae musicians, including Earth, Roots and Water, Esso Jaxxon (R. Zee Jackson), Carl Harvey, Lord Tanamo, Boyo Hammond, Carl Otway, The Sattalites, Jackie James and Jason Wilson.

Mittoo continued to record for Jamaican producers in the 1970s, mostly Bunny Lee.

1971

Mittoo's song "Wishbone" was a hit in 1971.

1980

He co-wrote "Armagideon Time" (later recorded by The Clash) with Willi Williams, released in 1980.

In the 1980s, he often worked with Sugar Minott.

1985

In 1985, he travelled to Ghana with British band Musical Youth, and while there recorded tracks that would later be released on the album Jackie Mittoo in Africa.

1989

In 1989, he briefly rejoined The Skatalites, but left when his health started to deteriorate.

In 1989 and 1990, he recorded Wild Jockey for Lloyd Barnes' Wackies label.

1990

Mittoo entered a hospital on 12 December 1990 and died of cancer on 16 December at the age of 42.

1991

His funeral was held at the National Arena in Kingston, Jamaica, on 2 January 1991.

Hortense Ellis, Neville 'Tinga' Stewart, Desmond "Desi Roots" Young, Ruddy Thomas, Tommy Cowan and Clement "Coxsone" Dodd were among the attendees.

A memorial concert was held around the same time, with performances by Vin Gordon, Leroy "Horsemouth" Wallace, Glen 'Bagga' Fagan, Pablo Black, Robbie Lyn, Michael "Ibo" Cooper, Ken Boothe, Delroy Wilson, Carlene Davis, Tinga Stewart and others.

2013

In 2013, Mittoo was referenced by Superchunk in their song "Me & You & Jackie Mittoo" from their album I Hate Music.