Beres Hammond (b. 28 August 1955) is a reggae singer from Jamaica who is known in particular for his romantic lovers rock. While his career began in the 1970s, he reached his greatest success in the 1990s. Born Hugh Beresford Hammond, the ninth of ten children, along Annotto Bay in Saint Mary parish; grew up listening to his father's collection of American soul and jazz music; including Sam Cooke and Otis Redding. Wikipedia
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Meanwhile, Hammond was already exploring the idea of a solo career, cutting his debut album, Soul Reggae, with producer Willie Lindo in 1976. music.yahoo.com/ar-251754-bio--Beres-Hammond