Age, Biography and Wiki
Jimmy Riley (Martin James Norman Riley) was born on 22 May, 1947, is a Jamaican singer. Discover Jimmy Riley'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 69 years old?
| Popular As |
Martin James Norman Riley |
| Occupation |
Singer, record producer |
| Age |
69 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Gemini |
| Born |
22 May, 1947 |
| Birthday |
22 May |
| Birthplace |
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| Date of death |
2016 |
| Died Place |
New York City, United States |
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Jimmy Riley Height, Weight & Measurements
At 69 years old, Jimmy Riley height not available right now. We will update Jimmy Riley's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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Dating & Relationship status
He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.
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Jimmy Riley Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Jimmy Riley worth at the age of 69 years old? Jimmy Riley’s income source is mostly from being a successful artist. He is from . We have estimated Jimmy Riley's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
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| Source of Income |
artist |
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Timeline
Martin James Ziggy Norman Riley (22 May 1947 – 23 March 2016), better known as Jimmy Riley, was a Jamaican singer who in addition to recording solo was also a member of the Sensations and The Uniques and was the father of Tarrus Riley.
Martin James Ziggy Norman Riley also known as Jimmy Riley was born in Jonestown, Kingston, Jamaica on 22 May 1947.
Riley grew up in the city's Waterhouse district and attended Kingston Senior School along with Slim Smith.
When Smith had success in The Techniques, Riley hung around with the group hoping to join, but was limited to carrying things for them and helping out with harmonies.
He decided to form his own group, The Sensations, along with Cornell Campbell, Buster Riley (brother of The Techniques' Winston Riley), and Aaron "Dego" Davis.
The Sensations had a successful audition for producer Arthur "Duke" Reid, and the group had mid-1960s success with "Everyday is Just a Holiday" and "Those Guys".
On leaving the group in 1967, Riley joined Smith and Lloyd Charmers in the re-formed Uniques, having huge success with songs such as "Watch This Sound" and "My Conversation".
When the Uniques split up, Riley initially recorded as a solo artist for Bunny Lee before moving away to record independently.
He had several hits in the 1970s, including "Tell The Youths The Truth", "Nyah Bingi", and "Clean up the Streets", and continued to be successful in the 1980s, working with Sly & Robbie's Taxi productions.
In the late 1980s, Riley moved to Miami, and put his career on hold, but returned to Jamaica in the early 1990s.
Riley's son Tarrus followed him into music and the success of Tarrus gave a boost to Jimmy's career.
In 1983, Riley topped the UK reggae chart with his version of Marvin Gaye's "Sexual Healing".
They performed together several times, headlining a number of festivals including the Ocho Rios Seafood Festival in 2007.
Jimmy Riley's album release in 2008 Sly and Robbie Presents Jimmy Riley: Pull Up Selector saw him again working with Sly & Robbie, and features Tarrus on the title track, which was also released as a single in 2008.
In September 2013 he released the album Contradiction, that featured guest appearances from his son Tarrus, Sizzla, and Fantan Mojah.
He died on the morning of 23 March 2016 in New York from cancer, aged 68.
