Derrick Harriott, celebrated singer and producer, dead at 87
October 24, 2026
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KINGSTON, Jamaica — Derrick Harriott, the reggae and rocksteady singer and producer known for hits including The Loser, has died.
The iconic Jamaican singer began his career as part of a duo in his teens alongside Claude Sang, gaining recognition after winning the Vere Johns Opportunity Hour talent contest as early as 1957.
Harriott would become part of a group, the Jiving Juniors, before going solo in the 1960s and releasing hits including What Can I Do and I’m Only Human.
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