Glen Washington is one of an elite group of singers who've not only kept Jamaica's vocal tradition alive during the dancehall era, but also significantly added to it by writing and performing new classics of their own.
Like most successful artists, Washington evolved from humble beginnings. Hailing from the Jamaican parish of Clarendon in 1957, his musical career started in the early seventies as the lead singer for the group "Names And Faces." He later became the lead singer in a band called "35 Incorporated" and learned to play the drums under the guidance of their then drummer, Joseph Hill. When Hill left the band, Culture, Washington filled the slot and became a singing drummer. before singing his breakthrough hit, Rockers Nuh Crackers, for producer Joe Gibbs back in 1976.
After leaving for Canada, he toured with artists like Shinehead before making his comeback as a solo act during the mid-nineties. Acclaim for his soulful vocals and timeless songs soon followed as his hits spread news of his musical rebirth far and wide.
He is currently one of the most in demand artist in reggae music; this has come after many years of recording and waiting in the wings. In 1997, he released his long time waited debut album 'Brother To Brother' and, to date, has released 10 more albums!

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