Jamaica pays tribute to Peter Tosh with new museum

Today, the Peter Tosh Museum opens its doors to the public in Kingston, Jamaica. 

The reggae musician was murdered in his home in 1987 at the age of 42 but in his short life, he became a hugely influential figure in the genre and a noted social activist as well. 

q spoke to Rhythm Express drummer Everton "Pablo" Paul about meeting Tosh and what he meant to reggae music. 

"When he's surrounded by people, there's a certain persona that he projects, that he's always angry," Paul revealed. "But as a person in private, he's very friendly [...] One-on-one, he's a great guy." 

While Tosh came to prominence as a founding member of The Wailers, alongside Bob Marley, Tosh eventually branched off on his own and released hits such as "Legalize It" and "Equal Rights." 

Guests can visit the the museum at the Pulse Centre now where they can experience visual and interactive elements illustrating the life of Tosh.