Errol Scorcher

Errol Scorcher (born Errol Archer; ) was a Jamaican reggae deejay.

Biography Scorcher worked as a deejay on several sound systems from the early 1970s. Although his first single, "Leggo Mi Hand Babylon" was not a commercial success, he had several hits in the mid-1970s with tracks such as "Jolly Bus-Ting" and "Engineers Affair". In 1978 his profile was raised further by his "Peace Truce" single, which celebrated the armistice between rival political factions that would culminate in the One Love Peace Concert. both songs appearing on his 1980 album Roach In A De Corner. He worked with Ansell Collins on a series off recordings including "Mosquitoes", which was also a hit. He also set up his own Scorcher label and began production work on both his own recordings and for artists such as Tony Tuff.

Discography Albums Rasta Fire (1978) United Artists/Ballistic Tony Tuff Meets Errol Scorcher (1978) Mal's (split with Tony Tuff) Roach In A De Corner (1980) Scorcher Unity Showcase (1980) 12 Stars (Horace Andy and Errol Scorcher)

Singles "Leggo Mi Hand Babylon" "Jolly Bus-Ting" "Engineers Affair" "Peace Truce" (1978) "Steppin" (1978) Ballistic "Roach In a De Corner" (1979) Sir Collins "Frog In A Water" (1979) "Girls Be Careful"/"Roach in the Toilet" (1980), Scorcher "Mosquitoes" (1980) "Sounds of Hon. Marley" (1980) Dance Hall "Rope In" Scorcher "Borrow Man" Scorcher "DJ Spirit" Scorcher "Scorcher Possie" (1981) Volcano "Under Me" (1981) Crazy Joe "Wife & Sweetheart" (1981) Techniques "Rude Boy Step" "Letting Go" "Prisoner In Love" (1983) Bridget International