Desmond Dekker Tickets
Desmond Dekker Concert Tickets
Don’t miss out on an incredible evening of live music with Desmond Dekker! Secure your Desmond Dekker tickets today and immerse yourself in a performance brimming with passion, culture, and unforgettable melodies. Desmond Dacres was working as a welder in his home town of Kingston, Jamaica in 1961 when his co-workers encouraged him to audition for various Jamaican producers. He managed to impress singer Derrick Morgan, who recommended him to producer Leslie Kong. He eventually got his first local hit with Honour Your Mother And Father, which he followed with Sinners Come Home and Labour For Learning, at which point he changed his name to Desmond Dekker.
His joyous fourth hit King Of Ska, backed by The Cherrypies, aka The Maytals, made him one of Jamaica's biggest stars and he recruited The Four Aces - all brothers - as his backing band. More hits followed and Dekker's popularity spread to the "rude boy" culture in the UK with his first international hit 007 (Shanty Town), leading to an album of the same name.
He'll be forever remembered, however, for the impossibly infectious 1968 ska track Israelites, a Number 1 in the UK and Top 10 in the USA; making him the first Jamaican artist to have an American hit with a song rooted in Caribbean music. He had further hits - notably with It Mek and You Can Get It If You Really Want It - but never again matched the success of Israelites. Dekker continued to tour regularly and remained popular during the rise of the 2-Tone movement - which mixed punk and ska - in the early 1980s, working with The Specials and reggae act Apache Indian.
Israelites became a hit again in 1990 on the back of being used on a TV advert, but little more was heard of him until his death from a heart attack in 2006. Get your tickets before they sell out!
How much are Desmond Dekker tickets?
Here’s a look at how much you can expect to pay when you see Desmond Dekker love.
- Average Ticket Price: $97 per ticket
- Cheap Ticket Options: GA tickets and standard reserved seats cost as low as $58
- VIP Seating: Premium VIP access to the concert can cost over $200 a ticket
How to buy cheap Desmond Dekker tickets?
Easily find cheap Desmond Dekker tickets by looking for GA tickets or reserved seats in the back or off the side of the stage for around $32.
How much are VIP Desmond Dekker tickets?
A premium seat to see Desmond Dekker live in concert can cost $987 or more.
What is Desmond Dekker 2025 Schedule?
Desmond Dekker currently has now shows scheduled for 2025.
When is Desmond Dekker playing?
Desmond Dekker has no upcoming live shows scheduled at this time.
Where is Desmond Dekker playing?
The venue for %Performer’s next tour stop has not been announced.
Are Desmond Dekker tickets still available?
No, we will list tickets once Desmond Dekker announces a new show.
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What songs are on Desmond Dekker's setlist?
Desmond Dekker's setlist while performing in Chicago , IL at “Bottom Lounge” included the following songs:
- Cherry Oh Baby
- Honour Your Father and Mother
- Get Up Edina
- Good Loving
- King of Ska
- It Mek
- Moon Hop
- Problems
- Rude Boy Train
- Daylight Come (Day-O)
- Sing a Little Song
- 007 (Shanty Town) / All I Have To Do Is Dream / Blue Moon / Hey! Baby / Fyah / Pass The Dutchie / Sugar, Sugar / Jamaican Ska
- Israelites
- Encore
- You Can Get It If You Really Want
Source: Setlist.fm
