From our Greetings of Skamania album here is a video compilation of clips for “Have a Good Time” featuring Doreen.

“one of Jamaica’s most renowned drummers, and was estimated to have played on more than 2,000 recordings.”
- David Katz

Lloyd Knibb Obituary
Drummer whose rhythmic innovation defined the ska sound

By David Katz
The Guardian UK
Published Tuesday May 17, 2011

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“The Skatalites invented ska. Without The Skatalites there would be no Bob Marley, no Clash, no MA-1 flight-jacketed mods and indeed no Madness.”
- Miguel Cullen

The Skatalites – Ska legends
By Miguel Cullen
The Independent UK
Published Wednesday November 24, 2010
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“It is by no means hyperbolic, but a simple statement of fact that Lloyd Knibb revolutionised Jamaican drumming.”
- Former Prime Minister P J Patterson, Jamaica Observer (May 27, 2011)

By Former Prime Minister P J Patterson
Jamaica Observer – Published Friday May 27, 2011

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Happy new year to everyone around the globe. We’re entering our 48th year as a band. We’ll be releasing a new album along with more touring including dates around the United States and France already booked.

For now please add our new official Facebook page @ www.facebook.com/skatalites and follow us on Twitter @ www.twitter.com/skatalites.

You can also find tour dates as they are announced on the Tour page here.

Help us celebrate the wonderful music of Jamaica!

Respect.