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Desmond Dekker

Photo: Original photo by sean mason from Austin, Texas, USA. Cropped by Gaaarg., CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Singer

Desmond Dekker

Jamaican ska singer-songwriter (1941 to 2006)

Desmond Dekker was born on July 16, 1941 and died on May 25, 2006, aged 64.

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Born
July 16, 1941, Kingston
Died
May 25, 2006
Zodiac sign
Cancer
Country
Jamaica
Known as
Singer

Official links: Official website (desmonddekker.com) · Wikipedia

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Desmond’s birthday, by the numbers

  • Desmond Dekker was born on a Wednesday.
  • Desmond Dekker would have turned 85 in 2026.
  • Half birthday: January 16. Birthstone: Ruby.
  • Desmond Dekker belongs to Born before 1946, the stars born before the Baby Boom.

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Cesária ÉvoraSinger · August 27, 1941Paul AnkaSinger · July 30, 1941Krzysztof KieślowskiFilm director · June 27, 1941Jon LordMusician · June 9, 1941Chick CoreaMusician · June 12, 1941David CrosbySinger · August 14, 1941

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Frequently asked questions

When was Desmond Dekker born?

Desmond Dekker was born on July 16, 1941 and died on May 25, 2006, aged 64.

What is Desmond Dekker’s zodiac sign?

Cancer, born July 16.

Does Desmond Dekker have an official website?

Yes: desmonddekker.com.