Count Lasher [SEP] country of citizenship
the Royal Calypsonians and Calypso Quartet used later. Though Lasher's music was technically mento in style, Jamaican acts of the era often recorded under calypso-related names as the term 'calypso' had greater recognition amongst tourists.
Count Lasher entered some of the music competitions held regularly at Jamaica's Ward's Theatre. On 20 April 1957 the theatre's "Federated Calypso Clash" saw Trinidadian calypso artists Lord Pretender and Lord Melody battle mento locals Count Lasher and Lord Messam.
Count Lasher continued to perform until the mid-1970s
Female Boxer" (Lasher Disc Records LD 02) – as Count Lasher & His Pepsters
Discography 1960s.
- "Hooligans" / "Jump Independently" (with Lynn Taitt and the Baba Brooks Band, Dutchess 1964 WIRL DR 1530-2/DR 1531-2)
- "Ring Ding '67" / "Winnie The Whip" (PEP Records 1967 S 7/S 8)
- "Dry Weather House" / "Tribute To Sobers" (SEP Records 1966 G 132/G 131 LOP 214