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Where does the name "Maytals" come from?

That would be a good thing to include.Jrgsf 23:10, 12 December 2011 (UTC)

There is nothing to stop you investigating the source of the name. Find a a reliable source, but otherwise, be bold.

Derek R Bullamore (talk) 00:15, 13 December 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Untitled

I am going to remove the trivia line that puts Toots singing the line 'one love' before Bob Marley because it's not true. The original recording of 'One Love' was completed in 1964 by the Wailers (with Bob Marley) while Toots' song 'It Was Written' used the line 'one love' but was recorded in 1972. Later on, Bob Marley would re-record his song 'One Love' in 1977. —The preceding unsigned comment was added by Justinsleep (talk • contribs) 07:33, 27 May 2006 (UTC)

I will remove it because it's not true. I'm also removing "They are the best selling reggae group ever." because thats an obvious lie. Toots is great and one of my favorites but it is clear to any, even a mild reggae fan, that Bob Marley or UB40 hold this title (most likely ub40).

I also removed "On April 28, 2006, Toots and the Maytals performed at the Open Door Benefit Concert at the Capitol Theater in Port Chester, New York. Andrea Echeverri was the supporting act. Toots was introduced by Jimmy Fink, a DJ at 107.1 The Peak, which quickly segued into a powerful rendition of their classic "Pressure Drop." Also performed was Reggae Got Soul, Monkey Man and Louie Louie." on the grounds that it is, relatively, unimportant especially within a page-long summary of the band. It is quite obvious Toots has played many concerts and festivals (Including that star-studded tribute to Bob Marley thats released on DVD) and also quite obvious that Toots has been interviewed/and or played on the radio countless times. The summary description of a single four-song stop on Toots tour is not necessary at all. —The preceding unsigned comment was added by 24.45.155.18 (talk • contribs) 01:52, 7 July 2006 (UTC)

I am replacing the trivia line, "Their song "Funky Kingston" was featured in the commercial and is the theme song for the TLC program "Miami Ink"" because it is a notable fact. —The preceding unsigned comment was added by Justinsleep (talk • contribs) 17:02, 13 August 2006 (UTC)

Note "The Vikings" in Jamaica in the 60s were a band who performed in hotels and recorded under the name with Coxsone Dodd and on other self-produced records. They should not be confused with the Toots Hibbert's use of "The Vikings", which needs verification. I have no direct proof that the name was used when they began recording.Upsetterfc 19:21, 26 September 2007 (UTC)[reply]

I removed references to LPs during ska period. In Jamaican music, 45s were the releases that mattered. LPs were generally put together to package earlier hit singles. Writer made an assumption that was not based on fact or verifiable. Upsetterfc 18:43, 29 September 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Removed "Let Down has been frequently cited by reviewers as one of the successes of the album." Feel free to put it back with links to relevant reviews. Without these it just sounds a bit too 'gushing fanboy'. Faragher (talk) 09:15, 25 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]

I've edited the discography according to the 2 most comprehensive websites about the maytals: http://xraymusic.co.uk/toots5.htm http://maytals.net/

Toot's discography is really fragmentary and rendundant. To avoid complications in a such huge discography (1962-2010), the only compilations that I put inside is Do The Reggae: the first and most complete compilation of 7" singles recorded by Lesley Kong between 1966 and 1971 but never released in a "true" album by the band. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 79.25.185.112 (talk) 18:13, 5 May 2010 (UTC)[reply]

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Fluff

Much as I enjoy T&TM, this entry is filled with piffle. It's trivial beyond comprehension to include some crap that Vogue did or that the Maytals were late for a show. What music group has not been late for a show? Trim this article down to the essentials for this historic music group. Nicmart (talk)

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Current status of group

The Maytals have indicated they will carry on as a group despite the death of Toots Hibbert. In the light of this I think we should change the opening sentence, maybe along the lines of "The Maytals, known from 1972 to 2020 as Toots and the Maytals, are a Jamaican group...." MFlet1 (talk) 16:02, 6 April 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Yes. Your wording looks good to me. Ghmyrtle (talk) 16:09, 6 April 2021 (UTC)[reply]

PS: I've had a go at changing it a little. Scope for improvement, I'm sure. Ghmyrtle (talk) 21:24, 6 April 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Looks good to me - thanks. MFlet1 (talk) 12:33, 7 April 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Current status of name needs update

After Toots passed away, the (former) members of the band continued to tour under the Maytals name. However, the Toots Hibbert estate forced them to stop using the name. Subsequently, Leba Hibbert (one of Toots' daughters) and others created a new Toots and the Maytals band. Therefore, this page should explain that "Toots and the Maytals" is now fronted by Leba Hibbert and that the previous members of the band are now not associated. It could state that they are performing under a different name, though I'm not sure what that name is. References:

Toots Hibbert’s Daughter Leba Takes Over As Lead Singer For New Toots And The Maytals Band
Leba and the new Maytals band make US debut — Preceding unsigned comment added by 184.191.69.200 (talk) 14:34, 8 July 2024 (UTC)[reply]