Judge Dread

Alexander Minto Hughes (2 May 1945 – 13 March 1998), better known as Judge Dread, was an English reggae and ska musician. He was the first White recording artist to have a reggae hit in Jamaica, and the BBC has banned more of his songs than those of any other recording artist, because of his frequent use of sexual innuendo and double entendres. Following his death, Rolling Stone reported, "He sold several million albums throughout his 25-plus year career and was second only to Bob Marley in U.K. reggae sales during the 1970s".

This article is about the musician. For the comic book character, see Judge Dredd. For other uses, see Judge Dredd (disambiguation).

Judge Dread
Background information
Birth nameAlexander Minto Hughes
Also known asJudge Dread, Jason Sinclair, Jamie Kent and JD Alex
Born(1945-05-02)2 May 1945
OriginSnodland, Kent, England
Died13 March 1998(1998-03-13) (aged 52)
Canterbury, Kent, England
GenresSka, reggae, rocksteady, comedy
Instrument(s)Vocals
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