Robbie Shakespeare
Robbie Shakespeare was a legendary Jamaican bassist and one-half of the famous production duo Sly and Robbie, renowned for their work in reggae and dancehall music. His legacy is honored in the Jamaica Music Museum.
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Recent news mentions
Robbie Shakespeare was mentioned as the late ex-husband of Thelma Dunbar.
Raindrops at Reggae Wednesdays tribute to Sly Dunbar | Entertainment
Jamaica· 2026-03-03
Robbie Shakespeare was Sly Dunbar's musical partner, forming the renowned duo known as the Riddim Twins.
Lowell ‘Sly’ Dunbar – the ‘Drumbar’ of destiny | EntertainmentJamaica· 2026-02-08
Robbie Shakespeare was a celebrated bassist and the other half of the musical duo Sly and Robbie, who collaborated on numerous influential projects.
The ‘Word Sound and Power’ of Sly Dunbar | EntertainmentJamaica· 2026-02-01
Robbie Shakespeare was Sly Dunbar's bassist partner who passed away four years prior.
Sly Dunbar, batteur de reggae mythique et collaborateur de Joe Cocker, Bob Dylan ou encore Serge Gainsbourg, est mort
France· 2026-01-28Robbie Shakespeare, Sly's partner in Sly & Robbie, died in 2021.
Sly Dunbar, legendary reggae drummer, dies aged 73
United States· 2026-01-27
Robbie Shakespeare was the bassist who formed the 'Revolutionaries' rhythm section with Sly Danbar.
Zbogom muzičkoj legendi: Slaj Danbar, rege bubnjar bez premca
Serbia· 2026-01-27
Robbie Shakespeare is mentioned as one of the musicians whose contributions are showcased at the Jamaica Music Museum.
Jamaica Music Museum a treasure trove of musical objects | NewsJamaica· 2025-10-04
