Kingston, Jamaica 

Kings of Kings Promotions, most noted for their yearly staging of the “Western Consciousness”, recently announced a stellar linup of artistes for this years staging of The Annual Peter Tosh Birthday Celebration. 

Set for October 19^th 2007, the event will be hosted in Westmorland, Jamaica, home ground of the islands world famous white sand beaches, and patrons will be blessed with solid live performances from renowned roots and culture artistes such as Luciano, Bushman, Everton Blender, Etana, amongst others. 

Peter Tosh was born Winston Hubert McIntosh on 19 October 1944 in Grange Hill, Westmoreland, Jamaica. A founding member of the Wailers, he later went on to an outstanding solo career, releasing a wealth of material.

Tosh played guitar, melodica, piano and organ on many of the Wailers' early tracks. By 1973, he decided to pursue a solo career. Legalize It was his debut in 1976, remaking many of his earlier Jamaican recordings and giving momentum to the pro-marijuana movement.

Much of Tosh's career was interspersed with skirmishes with the authorities. In 1987 he was assassinated by three gunmen at his home. For years, his memory has been kept alive with a variety of events held both in Jamaica and Miami.

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