Laurel Aitken
(1925-2005)

Legendary Godfather of Ska

Died aged c. 80

Lorenzo "Laurel" Aitken (22 April 1927 – 17 July 2005) was an influential Caribbean singer and one of the pioneers of Jamaican ska music. He is often referred to as the "Godfather of Ska".

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Leicester, United Kingdom

Laurel Aitken 1925-2005 the Legendary Godfather of Ska lived here

Munnings Close, Leicester, United Kingdom where they lived