Earl "Bagga" Walker was a distinguished Jamaican bass guitarist renowned for his contributions to the Studio One label during the late 1960s and beyond. Transitioning from guitar to bass, he played on seminal tracks like Horace Andy's "Skylarking," Freddie McGregor's "Push Come to Shove," and Sugar Minott's "Vanity." Walker's minimalist yet profound bass lines became a cornerstone of roots reggae, earning him acclaim as a true maestro. He collaborated with notable acts such as The Gladiators, Black Uhuru, and IJahman Levi, and was an original member of the Twelve Tribes of Israel, backing many of the organization's artists. In 2018, he was honored at the Tributes To The Greats show in Kingston for his indelible impact on Jamaican music. ([dancehallmag.com](https://www.dancehallmag.com/2023/12/15/news/bass-guitarist-earl-bagga-walker-dead-at-75.html?utm_source=openai))