| Tyrone Downie | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Tyrone Downie |
| Also known as | Organ D, Jumpy |
| Born | May 20, 1956 |
| Origin | King Street, Kingston, Jamaica |
| Genres | Reggae |
| Occupations | Arranger, Pianist, Musician |
| Instruments | Keyboard, Synthesizer, Piano, Organ, Guitar |
| Years active | 1970s–present |
| Associated acts | Bob Marley & The Wailers, The Wailers Band, Tom Tom Club, Peter Tosh, Burning Spear, Steel Pulse, Sly & Robbie |
Tyrone Downie is a Jamaican keyboardist/pianist who is most known for his involvement as a member of Bob Marley and The Wailers.[1] He studied at Kingston College and joined the wailers in the mid-1970s, making his recording début with the band on Rastaman Vibration, having previously been a member of the Impact All Stars.[2][3] He has also played with The Abyssinians, Beenie Man, Black Uhuru,[3] Buju Banton, Peter Tosh, Junior Reid,[1] Tom Tom Club, Ian Dury, Burning Spear, Steel Pulse, Alpha Blondy, Tiken Jah Fakoly and Sly & Robbie. He currently resides in France and is a member of the touring band of Youssou N'Dour, whose album Remember he produced.[2]
Downie released the solo album Organ-D in 2001.[3]