English Explanatory Dictionary

rockers reggae

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A mid-1970s genre of reggae characterized by a melodious style and an upbeat drum-focused sound, influenced by rock, funk and other American and British styles.

Word forms

rockers reggae

Etymology

The word rockers is variously attributed either to UK youth slang for reggae fans or to the name of a sound system owned by Augustus Pablo.

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