I Threes | |
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The I Threes in concert Photo: Eddie Mallin |
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Background information | |
Origin | Kingston, Jamaica |
Genres | Reggae |
Occupations | Musicians, songwriters |
Instruments | Vocalists |
Years active | 1974-1981 |
Labels | Tuff Gong / Island |
Associated acts | Bob Marley & The Wailers |
Past members | |
Rita Marley Judy Mowatt Marcia Griffiths |
The I Threes were a Jamaican reggae singing group made up of three women, that was formed in 1974 to support Bob Marley & The Wailers after Peter Tosh and Bunny Wailer — the original Wailer backing vocalists — left the band.
The three members were Marley's wife Rita Marley, plus Judy Mowatt and Marcia Griffiths.[1] Their name is intended as a spin on the Rastafarian "I and I" concept of the Godhead within each person.