JOHNNY NASH

One of the most successful Jamaican personalities who made it big in the Hollywood music industry was Johnny Nash. The Jamaican artist gained stardom for his hit song I Can See Clearly Now. After its release in 1972, Nash was able to land an international record deal, paving the way for him to put reggae on the mainstream. Even then, he still wanted to prove his talent to the world and believed that more talents were waiting to be given big breaks. That was when he decided to open a business.

As he was able to save up some investment money, Nash put up the JAD Records label and relocated back to Jamaica. Nash became a mover of reggae and has opened opportunities for reggae icons Bob Marley, Bunny Wailer, and Peter Tosh to start with their careers. Bob Marley later loosened his tie with the record label and went on his way to be one of the best reggae icons in the world. In 1986, Nash released his studio album Here Again before finally leaving the music business. He may have left the music industry upon retirement, but his work paved the way for many to reach a larger audience through his vision. He lived his retirement years in Texas with his family.