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Lloyd Parks, born on May 26, 1948, in Kingston, Jamaica, is a renowned reggae icon known for his soulful melodies and skillfully played bass lines. In the late 1960s, he performed with the Invincibles band, which included notable talents such as Ansell Collins, Sly Dunbar, and Ranchie McLean, before joining forces with Wentworth Vernal to form The Termites.

He launched a successful solo career, releasing a series of self-produced singles, including the massive hit “Officially” in 1973; this single also provided the title for the legendary and and highly sought-after 1973 album, now reissued for the first time.