Paul Douglas | |
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Background information | |
Born | 1950 (age 73–74) Saint Ann Parish, Jamaica |
Genres | Reggae, jazz |
Occupation(s) | Drummer, percussionist |
Years active | 1965–present |
Paul Douglas (born c. 1950) is a Jamaican musician, best known for his work as the drummer, percussionist and bandleader of Toots and the Maytals. His career spans more than five decades as one of reggae's most recorded drummers. Music journalist and reggae historian David Katz wrote, "dependable drummer Paul Douglas played on countless reggae hits."[1]
Douglas has worked with artists including Bob Marley and the Wailers, Bonnie Raitt, and Eric Gale. Douglas has also toured with artists including The Rolling Stones, Willie Nelson, Dave Matthews Band, The Who, Eagles and Sheryl Crow.