Internationally acclaimed and Grammy-nominated singer Freddie McGregor, O.D., has made a significant impact on Reggae music while shaping its popularity. A prolific songwriter armed with an arsenal of lyrics about social consciousness and love, he is one of the most recognized artist in Reggae. Freddie was born in Clarendon, Jamaica on June 27, 1956. With a profound natural talent influenced by Alton Ellis, Bob Andy, Ken Boothe, Stevie Wonder, Bob Marley and others, he is considered a legend in the genre. The journey started in 1963 at the age of seven; the lovers rock crooner joined forces with Ernest Wilson and Peter Austin to form harmonizing group “The Clarendonians” (Hubert Lee joined after). Without hesitation, the group quickly began recording for Coxsone Dodd’s “Studio 1” Label. A true legend and pioneer, McGregor stayed at Studio One for much of the ’70s. Showcasing his other talent as an avid drummer, he also sang lead for the groups Generation Gap and Soul Syndicate, while recording off and on as a solo act. The smooth vocalist is an accomplished artist, songwriter, producer, and drummer with over 57 years in the industry that boast more than 30 albums to his credit. Throughout the decades, Mr. McGregor has been instrumental in the development of Caribbean culture through his music and philanthropic contributions. His spiritual lifestyle steered him into being a member of the 12 Tribes Organization, he later converted to Rastafarianism in 1975. While at Studio1, McGregor collaborated with producers Winston “niney the observer” Holness and Earl “Chinna” Smith; the combination produced some of the greatest classics throughout that period. In 1979, he released his first studio album “Bobby Babylon” at age of 23.  In 1981, McGregor scored a huge hit with the classic “Big Ship,” which catapulted him to the forefront of reggae stars in the rock steady era, along with Dennis Brown, Cocoa Tea, John Holt and Gregory Isaacs.

Other popular classics of McGregor’s catalog includes “Fever”, “And so I’ll wait for you”, “Push Comes to Shove”, “I Was Born a Winner”, Africa here I come”, “Just Don’t Want to Be Lonely” (a top ten hit in the UK) and others. A passionate musician at his craft, McGregor has worked with producers Junjo Lawes, Lee “Scratch” Perry, Gussie Clarke, Joe Gibbs and Linval Thompson among others. He also recorded as a drummer with artists Judy Mowatt and Sugar Minott. With all his musical ventures, Freddie is a dedicated father and businessman who inspired his children to embark on a career in music.

McGregor has also toured extensively over the years and is still going strong. To this day, he remained one of the most respected and enduring singer in reggae, with an influence on everything from ska, lovers-rock, dancehall, culture and ragga. The romantic crooner has gained the respect of reggae fans globally and will continue to for years to come. His business skills helped secured a licensing agreement with RAS Records in US and released ‘Come on Over’ in 1983. He later established the “Big Ship” label in 1989, a venture with its own distribution, production, manufacturing and promotion. The label has produced artists such as, Benjy Myaz, Tiger, Luciano, Papa San, Mikey Spice, Lieutenant Stichie, his daughter Yeshemabeth and others. “Big Ship” is operated by his children (Stephen, Daniel, Yeshemabeth) and has major international presence in the music industry. McGregor released couple albums in the 2000s with “Signature” and “Anything for You”; the later received a Grammy nomination in 2002. To add to his illustrious career, August 14, 2021 was recognized as Freddie McGregor day in Hartford, Connecticut at the 59^th West Indian Independence Celebrations (the longest running festival in North America).Freddie McGregor’s catalog made significant contributions to Reggae Music with Hits like:

• Big Ship – Push come to shove – Africa here I come – Loving Pauper – Born a winner – Fever – Come now sister – And so I’ll wait for you – Bobby Babylon – Don’t want to be lonely – Prophecy – Bangarang – I am a Rastaman – Stop loving you – Artibella – Anything for you – I see it in you – Lovers Rock – True to my Roots –Let him try – Seek and you will find – Uncle Sam – Do good and good will follow you – Why did you do it and many more.