Keith Hudson

Keith Hudson (18 March 1946 – 14 November 1984) was a Jamaican reggae artist and record producer. He had a significant influence on the dub movement. Raised in a musical family, Hudson attended Boys Town School in Kingston where he organized school concerts with future legends like Bob Marley, Delroy Wilson, and Ken Boothe. Hudson was associated with Coxsone Dodd's Downbeat sound system and became friends with musicians like Don Drummond. He released his first record, 'Shades of Hudson,' around 1969, featuring DJ Dennis Alcapone. Hudson worked as a dentist to raise money for recording sessions. He recorded vocals over existing rocksteady rhythms and produced tracks like 'Old Broom.' Keith Hudson passed away on 14 November 1984.