Country: Jamaica
Leighton Keith “Pluto” Shervington (13 August 1950 – 19 January 2024) was a Jamaican reggae musician, singer, audio engineer, and record producer known for his humorous storytelling, soulful vocals, and versatile musicianship. Born in Saint Andrew Parish, Kingston, Jamaica, Shervington began his musical career as a teenager, performing with bands such as The Presidents, The Hurricanes, and Tomorrow’s Children. Inspired by artists like Ernie Smith and Tinga Stewart, he recorded his early hit “Ram Goat Liver,” which caught the attention of Lee “Scratch” Perry and was later popularized by Jimmy Riley. In 1972, he founded his own recording studio, Sound Associates Limited, producing jingles and commercial work while continuing to pursue his musical career. Shervington achieved international recognition in the mid-1970s with singles such as “Dat,” which reached number 6 on the UK Singles Chart in 1976, and “Your Honour,” later released in 1982. He also recorded enduring hits like “I Man Born Ya” with top Jamaican session musicians. Beyond his solo work, Shervington became a successful producer, overseeing tracks like Roman Stewart’s “Hooray Festival” and Paul Davidson’s “Midnight Rider,” as well as co-producing the disco hit “Dancing to My Own Heartbeat.” His career spanned decades and continents, including a move to Miami in 1977, where he continued recording, performing, and contributing to reggae’s growth internationally. Renowned as a live performer, bass guitarist, and skilled recording engineer—having worked on projects like Little Roy’s 1974 Tafari Earth Uprising—Shervington remained active in music until the later years of his life. He frequently performed in Miami, with a repertoire spanning reggae classics, calypso, and popular covers like the Eagles’ “Hotel California.” In 2004, he received the “Living Legend” award in Jamaica and twice won the Caribbean Music Festival award with his band Pluto & Company. Shervington passed away in Miami on 19 January…
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