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Jimmy Cliff OM (born James Chambers, 1 April 1948, St Catherine, Jamaica) is a Jamaican reggae musician. He is best known among mainstream audiences for songs like "Sittin' in Limbo", "You Can Get It If You Really Want" and "Many Rivers to Cross" from The Harder They Come, a film soundtrack which helped popularise reggae across the world. Cliff moved to Kingston in 1962. After he released two singles that failed to make much of an impression... |
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about Jimmy Cliff
West Africa : Jimmy Cliff, Alpha Blondy Named Ecowas Ambassadors Date: 20 Nov 2009
AllAfrica.com -
Awards of ECOWAS Peace Ambassador were given to Alpha Blondy of Coted'Voire and legendary reggae giant Jimmy Cliff. Their citations were read to the admiration of the audience as they were both honoured by the ECOWAS President.
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Rock and Roll Hall of Fame nominees shortlisted Date: 25 Sep 2009
Cape Argus -
DETROIT: KISS, the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Genesis, the Hollies, LL Cool J and Jimmy Cliff are first-time contenders for induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
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Rockers vie for Hall of Fame Date: 25 Sep 2009
Straits Times -
LOS ANGELES - THE Red Hot Chili Peppers, KISS, Genesis, the Hollies, LL Cool J and Jimmy Cliff are first-time contenders for induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, organizers said. They join returning candidates ABBA, the Chantels, Darlene Love, Laura Nyro, the Stooges and Donna Summer. Five of the 12 nominees will be chosen for induction from ballots cast by more than 500 music industry ...
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LL, DONNA SUMMER IN RUNNING FOR ROCK HALL: Jimmy Cliff also among 12 acts in contention for 2010 class. Date: 24 Sep 2009
Eurweb -
*LL Cool J, Donna Summer, Jimmy Cliff and Darlene Love are among the 12 acts being considered for induction into next year's Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
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LL Cool J could be 2010 Hall of Fame contender Date: 24 Sep 2009
Newsday -
Local hip-hop hero LL Cool J could be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame next year. And so could metal stalwarts Kiss. They are part of a mixed bag of 12 acts that are vying for the class of 2010. Other nominees include the Red Hot Chili Peppers , Genesis, Jimmy Cliff , The Hollies and Laura Nyro . The other nominees - ABBA, The Chantels, Darlene Love, Donna Summer and The Stooges ...
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Chili Peppers up for Hall of Fame Date: 24 Sep 2009
Stuff -
Kiss, the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Genesis, the Hollies, LL Cool J and Jimmy Cliff are first-time contenders for induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
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KISS, Genesis, Chili Peppers Rock hall contenders Date: 24 Sep 2009
The Malaysian Insider -
DETROIT, Sept 24 — KISS, the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Genesis, the Hollies, LL Cool J and Jimmy Cliff are first-time contenders for induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, organisers said yesterday. They join returning candidates ABBA, the Chantels, Darlene Love, Laura Nyro, the Stooges and Donna Summer.
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Rock Hall Nominees Announced! Date: 23 Sep 2009
Spin -
Greasepaint and tube socks can go a long way. The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Foundation this morning announced that KISS -- KISS! -- and the Red Hot Chili Peppers, along with Genesis, LL Cool J, the Hollies, and reggae star Jimmy Cliff are among this year's batch of nominees for induction into the Rock Hall of Fame. MORE ON SPIN.COM: >> Q&A: Red Hot Chili Pepper Chad Smith >> Red Hot Chili ...
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