Pluggy Satchmo

b. John Gilbert Peck, Kingston, Jamaica, West Indies. Louis Armstrong has always been considered a leading light in Jamaica and inspired PeckGÇÖs pseudonym. Peck initially performed as a dancer alongside Beryl McGar and the mysterious Sparky. As Sparky, Pluggy And Beryl the troupe formed in the mid-50s and entertained the tourists on the north coast. Peck later enjoyed solo notoriety in Jamaica when he entered and won the popular Vere JohnGÇÖs Opportunity Hour talent contest. In spite of his individual success he continued to perform with the trio pursuing his career as both a...