Borrowing his stage name from the popular TV Western hero of the same name,… Read Full Bio ↴Borrowing his stage name from the popular TV Western hero of the same name, the Lone Ranger was one of Jamaica's most influential early dancehall DJs. He helped pioneer a newly rhythmic, on-the-beat rhyming style that led DJ toasting into the modern age, and punctuated his lyrics with bizarre exclamations and sound effects ("bim" and "ribbit" were his favorites) that made him perhaps the most imaginative stylist of his time. The Lone Ranger was born Anthony Waldron and spent a good portion of his childhood in the U.K., later moving to Kingston. He first recorded in tandem with Welton Irie at Clement "Coxsone" Dodd's famed Studio One, but soon went solo, toasting over the rhythm tracks of past Studio One hits from the rocksteady and roots reggae eras. He also became the top DJ for the Virgo Hi Fi Sound System, resulting in its being voted the top sound system in Jamaica in 1980. The Lone Ranger's breakout hit was "Love Bump," a Dodd-produced version of the rhythm from Slim Smith's "Rougher Yet." His signature song, however, was "Barnabas Collins," an ode to the vampiric main character of the TV series Dark Shadows. Produced by Alvin "GG" Ranglin, "Barnabas Collins" was a massive hit in 1980, topping charts in both Jamaica and the U.K. An album of the same name (aka Barnabas in Collins Wood) followed on Ranglin's label, and established him as one of the top recording DJs of the time. Over the next two years, the Lone Ranger recorded prolifically for Studio One, issuing albums like On the Other Side of Dub, Badda Dan Dem, and what many regarded as his strongest LP, M-16. M-16 featured further hits in the title track, "Natty Burial," and "Fist to Fist." He also recorded with other producers, including Channel One's Winston Riley (1981's Rosemarie) and himself, in tandem with Clive Jarrett (1982's Hi Yo Silver Away). With the ascent of Yellowman and the recording debuts of other prominent early DJs (Brigadier Jerry, Josey Wales, Charlie Chaplin, etc.), the Lone Ranger found his popularity challenged; he also found some of his signature gimmicks appropriated by imitators. After his initial burst of activity, his pace had slowed considerably by the mid-'80s. He cut another album, DJ Daddy, for Winston Riley in 1984, and followed it with Learn to Drive, a low-profile album for Bebo Phillips' label, in 1985.
Love Bump
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STEPHEN DAJURE (La la la la la la la) Oh oh oh...(What…
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Jamaican Weed Cinta lama bersemi kembali Cinta lama kembali bersemi Ohh in…
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@alyssamccalla7428
this is my favorite song❤
@mrsparethnot
Me too
@mrsparethnot
Me too
@IntelligentHorseworldofrandom
I just get up and start dancing and people look at me funny 😂 such a good tune! I love it! 😁❤️
@Themaddprof
Such joyful chanting. This could still pack a dancefloor today.
@superorangeish
Top 5 reggae tracks ever recorded.Lone Range/Coxonne Dodd...brilliant collaboration.
@rstackman
I was in Kingston around 1981 and this was ruling. Respect to the Lone Ranger.
@kgriff5537
One of the most underrated Jamaican deejays. This flow was insane for the days. This was early 80's the infancy period for dancehall and hip hop.
@superorangeish
Lone Ranger was never underated.Known as one of thee best!
@astraIexe
such a beautiful song wow