Winston Riley
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Winston Riley worked as writer and producer of Jamaican music.
He was songwriter and original member of the Techniques. His famous Stalag riddim has often been used. The Stalag rhythm was first released in 1973, as the instrumental Ansel Collins track "Stalag 17", named after the war film with the same name. It reappears later as "Stalag 18", "Stalag 19", "Stalag 20" and "Ring the Alarm Quick".
His song Double Barrel, performed by Dave and Ansel Collins is one of the first international reggae hits.
The band, Widespread Panic has recorded his song "Arlene" and have performed many versions of it at their shows.
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