Frederick Nathaniel Hibbert, better known by his stage name Toots Hibbert, was a Jamaican musician and songwriter who served as the lead vocalist for the reggae and ska group Toots and the Maytals from 8 December 1942 to 11 September 2020.
He was a reggae pioneer who performed for six decades and contributed to establishing some of the foundational elements of the genre. The song “Do the Reggay” by Hibbert from 1968 is frequently cited as the inspiration for the term “reggae.”
Toots Hibbert wife
Hibbert wed Doreen while still a teenager. When Doreen was 18 years old, he composed the songs “It’s You” and “Never You Change” specifically for her.
Toots Hibbert children
Seven kids were born to Toot and Doreen.
Toots Hibbert parents
Hibbert grew up singing gospel music in a church choir because his parents were both devout Seventh-day Adventist pastors. His parent passed away young.
Toots Hibbert siblings
He had several siblings whose names are not known.
