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R.I.P. 'Police and Thieves' reggae star Junior Murvin, 1949–2013

Reggae star Junior Murvin passed away this weekend, according to a report on World A Reggae.

Born in 1949, the Jamaican musician was best known for his Lee ‘Scratch’ Perry-produced 1976 single ‘Police and Thieves’.

The song was later covered by The Clash on their debut album, introducing a generation of punks to the world of reggae and dub.

Details are scant but we’ll add more information as it appears.

Hear ‘Police and Thieves’:

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