rockers reggae

English

Etymology

The word rockers is variously attributed either to UK youth slang for a reggae fan or to the name of a sound system owned by Augustus Pablo.

Noun

rockers reggae (uncountable)

  1. (music) A mid-1970s genre of reggae characterized by a melodious style and an upbeat drum-focused sound, influenced by rock, funk and other American and British styles.
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