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(Reggae Singer & the Lead Vocalist for the Reggae and Ska Band 'Toots and the Maytals') Toots Hibbert was a Jamaican singer and songwriter famous for leading the reggae and ska band Toots and the Maytals. A pioneer in reggae music, he performed for over six decades, playing a significant role in shaping the genre. His 1968 track "Do the Reggay" is credited with inspiring the name of the reggae genre. The band won a Grammy Award in 2005 for their album True Love, further highlighting Hibbert's influence on the music industry.