Justin Hinds (May 7, 1942 - March 16, 2005) is best known as a Jamaican ska singer with his backing vocalists the Dominoes. He is best known for his work with Duke Reid’s Treasure Isle Records with his most notable song “Carry Go Bring Come” made in late 1963 and went to number one in Jamaica. He recorded 70 singles between 1964 and 1966 and was the most popular artist on the label.
He started his musical career singing in bars and on the beach in Ochos Rios. Hinds moved to Kingston, Jamaica where he became influenced by Rastafari. He was turned down by the Sir Coxsone label owned by Coxsone Dodd but signed with Treasure Isle Records. By this stage, the Dominoes consisting of Dennis Sinclair and Junior Dixon had become his backing vocalists. The singers are believed to have taken their name both from a love of Fats Domino and dominoes.
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