Don Letts

Birth Name:

Donovan Letts

Birth Place:

London, England, United Kingdom

Profession

Soundtrack, Director, Writer, Actor, Producer, Cinematographer

Became interested in music during school and began DJing reggae as a teenager
Quote: "Punk is not mohawks and safety pins․ It's an attitude and a spirit, with a lineage and tradition․"
Quote: "These days, people get into music to be part of the establishment․ The [worst] around is Justin Bieber․ What does that mean? There's no counter culture - only over-the-counter culture․"
Best known as a documentary director and musician credited with introducing reggae music to the U․K․ punk scene

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