Lifetime Achievement Award Honorees
Leroy Sibbles
Leroy Sibbles, best known as the voice and bassist of The Heptones, played a pivotal role in shaping the sound of Studio One—the “Motown of Jamaica.” As lead singer of classics like “Book of Rules,” “Party Time” and “Fattie Fattie,” Sibbles brought soulful harmony to the ska-to-reggae evolution. As a session bassist, he laid the foundation for enduring riddims including “Full Up” and “Satta Massagana,” inspiring generations of artists and producers. His contributions as a singer, songwriter and arranger cement his place as one of reggae’s foundational architects.