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Lloyd Charmers was a Jamaican ska and reggae singer, keyboard player, and record producer who performed under several names throughout his career.
- Lived
- 1946–2012
- Nationality
- Jamaican
- Language
- English
Lloyd Charmers, born Lloyd Tyrell on April 18, 1946, was a Jamaican musician who made contributions to the development of ska and reggae. Throughout his career, he was also known by various alternative names, including Lloyd Chalmers, Lloyd Terell, and Lloyd Terrell. He was highly regarded for his versatility, working actively as a singer, keyboard player, and record producer.
Charmers' career spanned several decades, during which he helped shape the sound of Jamaican popular music. His multi-faceted talents allowed him to influence the industry both as a performing artist and from behind the mixing console as a producer. He passed away on December 27, 2012, leaving behind a legacy rooted in the classic eras of Jamaican music.