7. Jimmy Cliff
While Bob Marley has always being considered reggae’s most popular figure, the worldwide dissemination of the genre can be traced back to the 1972 film The Harder They Come, a dub-opera of sorts with a soundtrack that sold millions of copies and also turned it’s lead, Jimmy Cliff, into a bona fide star.
His soulful tenor and magnetic stage presence confirm him as one of reggae’s most engaging live acts.