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About Jimmy Cliff
Jimmy Cliff is the stage name of James Chambers, a Jamaican musician, singer, multi-instrumentalist and actor. Popularly known for hit songs such as “You Can Get It If You Really Want”, “Many Rivers to Cross” and “Reggae Night”, he made his acting debut through the 1972 film, “The Harder They Come”. The film’s soundtrack of the same name was a hit and received credit for the global spread of the reggae genre.
Family Life
He was brought up in Saint James, Colony of Jamaica for the first fourteen years of his life. Afterwards, he grew up in Kingston. His children’s names are Aken, Lilty and Nabiyah Be, an actress and singer.
Honors
He became a Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee in March of the year 2010.
Trivia
His master tapes were amongst those of numerous artists, which were burnt in a fire at the Universal Studios in 2008.
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F.A.Q. about Jimmy Cliff
When is his birthday?
Jimmy Cliff's birthday is on April 1, 1948.
In how many days is his birthday?
Jimmy's birthday is in 7 days
How old is he?
He is 75 years old.
Where is Jimmy from?
He was born in Somerton District, Saint James Parish, Jamaica.