Tom the Great Sebastian
Kingston, 🇯🇲 Jamaica
1950
Founded
76+
Years Active
About Tom the Great Sebastian
Founded in 1950 by Tom Wong (1924-1966), a half Chinese-Jamaican, half Afro-Jamaican entrepreneur. Named after a trapeze performer in Barnum and Bailey's circus. Widely regarded as the first real dancehall sound system and the leading sound of its day. Featured Count Matchuki (widely credited as the first deejay), Duke Vin, and Prince Buster. The sound was later sold to Haidan 'Jimmy Metro' James in 1976, becoming Metromedia.
Founder
Tom Wong
Championships & Achievements
First Major Sound System
Featured Count Matchuki (First Deejay)
Foundation of Sound System Culture
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