Robbie Shakespeare was born on September 27, 1953 in Kingston, Jamaica. He was an actor and composer, known for Colors (1988), Speed 2: Cruise Control (1997) and Boomerang (1992). He was married to Marian. He died on December 8, 2021 in Miami, Florida, USA.
He is a huge fan of Motown, Philly Sound and Country & Western, in
addition to Jamaican legendary labels Studio One and Treasure Isle, and
Reggae production in particular.
Together with Lowell 'Sly' Dunbar, he formed Taxi label in 1980.
It has seen releases from many international successful artists,
including Black Uhuru, Chaka Demus & Pliers, Ini Kamoze, Beenie Man and
Red Dragon.
With Lowell 'Sly' Dunbar, He also played on Bob Dylan's albums
Infidels and Empire Burlesque (using recordings from Infidels
sessions).