Distinguished is level 3 of 4 in the Jamaica Hall of Fame: sustained excellence over a career, widely honoured at home. See how the levels work.
Why they are here
A ska and rocksteady singer whose 'Israelites' became one of the first Jamaican records to reach number one in Britain.
Dekker's hits, including '007 (Shanty Town)', made him a star among both Caribbean migrants and young British fans in the late 1960s, and he settled in England.
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