Welcome to the Grammy-winning artists Toots and the Maytals.

Toots and the Maytals are credited with coining the word "Reggae" on their 1968 single "Do the Reggay." Until that time Reggay was a dance fad in Jamaica and was not associated with the style of music played by bands we now consider Reggae musicians.

So welcome to the place where that music you love so much was born. Welcome to the home of Toots and the Maytals.

54-46 Remix Released On I-Tunes

Recently ranked at #71 in the Rolling Stones Magazine's top 100 greatest singers of all times, eight time Grammy winner Bonnie Raitt calls reggae pioneer Toots Hibbert "one of the most powerful and original soul singers ever" singling out his "gruff classic style."

According to the magazine, "his greatest performance could be "54-46 Was My Number" his defiant deeply funky memory of a short stint in prison. It was definitive proof that A-level soul wasn't limited to the North American mainland."

The original track was included in the soundtrack for the 2007 release "This is England" along with "Pressure Drop" and the group's version of "Louie Louie".

Re-recorded for the Grammy winning album "True Love" in 2005, Frederick "Toots" Hibbert - music pioneer, vocalist Extraordinaire and internationally respected icon - has revisited this classic track with a hip hop remix for 2009.

The remix features young Jamaican rapper Slo-Mo from the Denazi label and was digitally released on I-Tunes January 10, 2009.

Light Your Light

Toots & The Maytals “Light Your Light” Nominated for Grammy for Best Reggae Album 2007

Once again Toots and the Maytals are nominated for a grammy. “Light Your Light” the follow up to grammy winning “True Love” is nominated for Best Reggae Album 2007. Featured on the album is “Johnny Coolman” with Derek Trucks and “Premature” with Bonnie Raitt as well as great Toots originals and covers. This makes the 4th nomination for Toots since the grammy has had a reggae category. “Light Your Light” is the 1st record recorded for Concord Records on their Fantasy label. Produced by Toots & Richard Feldman "Light Your Light" it is a must have for all Toots fans. Also nominated in the reggae category are Burning Spear, Stephen Marley, Lee Perry & Sly & Robbie.

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Toots & The Maytals Year In Review 2008

Toots and the Maytals had another full year in 2008 and would love to thank all our fans for their support. The year started with Jam Cruse 6 a five day cruise of the Caribbean with 2 performances.

The first was opening night where Toots was joined on stage by Warren Haynes from Government Mule. The second performance was the 4th day of the cruise as the ship was pulling out from Cozumel Mexico. On this performance Toots and the band were joined by special guest Ivan Neville for the second half of the show.

April was spent mostly in the northeastern US with 27 shows at various clubs and colleges.

Toots was in Europe for all of June and the 1st half of July for many festivals and club dates. This tour was highlighted by him receiving the prestigious Mojo Award for Outstanding achievement in London.

Upon returning from Europe Toots and the band did 17 shows with Sheryl Crow and James Blunt across the US. Toots joined Sheryl onstage most nights for a great version of Stevie Wonder's"Higher Ground."

At the end of August Toots and the Maytals played 2 amazing shows in California. The 1st was The Outsidelands Festival in Golden Gate Park San Francisco with Tom Petty, Ben Harper, Manu Choa, Radiohead & many other. The 2nd was in Santa Monica at the pier where Toots alone drew 25,000 people for a free show.

September was highlighted by more northeast dates including a benefit for a New York soup kitchen titled Reggae for Pots.

In October Toots played Ben and Jerry's ice cream's 30th birthday party in Vermont and 16th birthday party for Elvis Presley's grandson Ben in Los Angeles.

Toots and the band finished the year in Jamaica playing in Runaway Bay for Caribbean Holidaze with an assortment of US based jam bands including Umphrey's Mcgee, Toubab Krewe & Disco Biscuits.

Toots finished the year by donating to 5 different charities in Jamaica through The Toots Foundation,details can be found on The Toots Foundation page of this website.

Toots would like to wish all his friends, family and fans all the best for 2009. BLESS

Sheryl Crow and Toots

Toots with Susan Tedeschi and Ben & Jerry