check out Leroy Sibbles mural on reggae lane Eglington Ave in Toronto Canada.

Leroy Sibbles is featured in this Reggae lane mural on Eglington Ave in Toronto Canada. The City of Toronto renamed a laneway off Eglinton Avenue West in honour of the neighbourhood’s history as an “epicentre” of reggae music.
Still known as “Little Jamaica,” the neighbourhood was a hub for reggae in the 1970s and 80s, said Josh Colle. The street was lined with record shops and small recording studios and frequented by prominent reggae artists.
“It really was the epicentre of reggae music in the world outside of Kingston, Jamaica,” said Colle, who pushed for the laneway to be renamed. “I wanted to make sure we commemorated this fantastic piece of history.”

“It’s like if you put Keith Richards and Paul McCartney together. For reggae music, that’s how big [Sibbles] is,” Colle said according to MetroNews.ca

The Toronto Heritage plaque that will be added to Reggae Lane, featuring photos of reggae artists Jackie Mittoo and Leeroy Sibbles.

The Toronto Heritage plaque that will be added to Reggae Lane, featuring photos of reggae artists Jackie Mittoo and Leeroy Sibbles.

 

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