Desmond Dekker was an awesome talent.
I was big into the huge ska explosion in Orange county CA during the late 90s - Aquabats, Save Ferris, No Doubt, Reel Big Fish - it came and went so quickly. Ska was so huge back then!
Agreed 100% Also not to be forgotten are Dave & Ansell Collins. I have the strangest music tastes, preferring hard-core old time country, Southern Gospel and big band. The rock revolution totally passed me by but I did acquire a real taste for reggae.