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The Heptones, a Jamaican trio formed in the early 1960s, consists of lead vocalist Leroy Sibbles and vocalists Earl Morgan and Barry Llewelyn, all hailing from Kingston. Originally named The Hep Ones, they played a significant role in the evolution from ska to rocksteady music. After signing with Clement 'Coxsone' Dodd shortly after their debut, they remained with Studio One until 1971. Feeling constrained by Dodd's control, they left to collaborate with Joe Gibbs and later teamed up with Lee 'Scratch' Perry in 1973 to modernize their sound. Their first album with Perry, "Party Time," featured new versions of many of their popular Studio One tracks and helped them gain international recognition. In 1977, Sibbles departed to pursue a solo career, and Dolphin 'Naggo' Morris joined the group, starting with the Niney produced albums "Better Days" and "King Of My Town."

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