January 29 ----: Percussionist Harry T is born. 1949: Leroy Sibbles [Heptones] is born. 2001: Beenie Man (Moses Davis) appears in the Half-Way-Tree Criminal Court on assault charges. 2006: Brent Gayford Dowe, lead singer and a founder member of the Melodians, passes away (dies of a heart attack) at the University Hospital of the West Indies, at age 59.  January 30 1991: Maxi Priest's album "Bonafide" [Charisma] is certified Gold by the RIAA (Recording Industry Association of America). 1992: Shabba Ranks' album "As Raw As Ever" [Epic] is certified Gold by the RIAA (Recording Industry Association of America). 2001: Shaggy's album "Hot Shot" [MCA] is certified Multi (3.0) Platinum by the RIAA (Recording Industry Association of America).  January 31 ----: Mizuno Yuichi [Ska Flames; trumpet] is born. 1936: Lester "Ska" Sterling [Skatalites; Trumpet, Saxophone] is born in Kingston, Jamaica. 2012: King Stitt (Winston Sparkes) passes away at his home in Kingston Jamaica.