1944 - 2025
Jimmy Cliff Jamaican Musician
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Jamaican Musician Jimmy Cliff was born James Chambers on 30th July, 1944 in St. James Parish, Jamaica and passed away on 24th Nov 2025 Kingston, Jamaica aged 81. He is most remembered for bringing reggae music to a global audience. He was known for hit songs like "Many Rivers to Cross," "You Can Get It If You Really Want," and "The Harder They Come," and for starring in the 1972 film The Harder They Come, which helped popularize reggae. He was also recognized for his acting career, his Grammy Awards, and for being inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2010. His zodiac sign is Leo.
Jimmy Cliff is a member of the following lists: Columbia Records artists, Grammy Award winners and Converts to Islam.
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Details
| First Name |
James
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| Last Name |
Chambers
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| Full Name at Birth |
James Chambers
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| Alternative Name |
James Chambers, Jimmy Cliff
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| Birthday |
30th July, 1944
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| Birthplace |
St. James Parish, Jamaica
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| Died |
24th November, 2025
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| Place of Death |
Kingston, Jamaica
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| Cause of Death |
Epileptic seizure followed by pneumonia
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| Height |
5' 5" (165 cm)
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| Build |
Average
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| Eye Color |
Brown - Dark
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| Hair Color |
Black
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| Distinctive Feature |
Hair
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| Zodiac Sign |
Leo
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| Sexuality |
Straight
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| Religion |
Rastafarian
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| Ethnicity |
Black
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| Nationality |
Jamaican
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| Occupation Text |
Musician, multi-instrumentalist, singer, actor
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| Occupation |
Musician
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| Claim to Fame |
bringing reggae music to a global audience. He was known for hit songs like "Many Rivers to Cross," "You Can Get It If You Really Want," and "The Harder They Come," and for starring in the 1972 film The Harder They Come, which helped popularize reggae. He was also recognized for his acting career, his Grammy Awards, and for being inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2010
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| Music Genre (Text) |
Ska, Reggae, Rocksteady, Soul
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| Music Genre |
Reggae
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| Year(s) Active |
1962–present, 1962–2025
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| Music Style |
Reggae-Pop, Roots Reggae, Rocksteady, Contemporary Reggae, R&B
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| Music Mood |
Summery, Earthy, Confident, Party/Celebratory, Earnest, Organic, Passionate, Gritty, Bright, Rebellious, Intimate, Amiable/Good-Natured, Poignant, Sweet, Cheerful, Happy, Joyous, Sensual
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| Instrument |
Vocals, Leader
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| Instrument (text) |
Vocals, Guitar, Piano, Conga, Keyboards
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| Record Label |
Island, Columbia, Trojan, EMI, CBS, JAD Records
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| Official Websites |
bfanyc.com/home/search?options=person&search=Pernilla+Fransander, http://www.jimmycliff.com, http://jimmycliff.com
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James Chambers OM (30 July 1944 – 24 November 2025), known professionally as Jimmy Cliff, was a Jamaican ska, rocksteady, reggae and soul musician, multi-instrumentalist, singer and actor who famously performed the theme song for the the 1988 film Cocktail. At the time of his death, he was the only living reggae musician to hold the Order of Merit, the highest honour that can be granted by the Jamaican government for achievements in the arts and sciences.
