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Robert Shakespeare was born in Kingston, Jamaica on September 27, 1953. Robert Shakespeare was a musician, record producer and composer. Death is recorded on December 8, 2021, at the age of 68. Awards on record include Grammy Awards (1984).
My Take
To me, Robbie Shakespeare is the kind of artist I treasure most: the one who built the foundation everyone else stood on. As half of Sly and Robbie, his bass didn't just play notes, it defined the gravity of reggae and shaped countless records from underneath. I admire how restlessly he embraced electronics and production tricks rather than coasting on a signature groove. Frontmen get the spotlight, but it's craftsmen like him who quietly rewire how a whole genre sounds. He passed in 2021, yet that low end still throbs through speakers worldwide, and I find that quietly immortal.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Robert Shakespeare
- Name (Japanese)
- ロビー・シェイクスピア
- Reading
- ろびー・しぇいくすぴあ
- Born
- September 27, 1953 – December 8, 2021
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Libra / Snake
- Origin
- Kingston, Jamaica
- Occupation
- musician / record producer / composer
2. Background
Awards & achievements
- 1984 Grammy Awards
3. Links
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-23
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Robert Shakespeare born?
Born September 27, 1953.
When did Robert Shakespeare die?
Died December 8, 2021, aged 68.
Where was Robert Shakespeare from?
Robert Shakespeare was from Kingston, Jamaica.
What did Robert Shakespeare do?
Robert Shakespeare worked as musician, record producer, composer.
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