Judge Dread is the artistic name of British reggae and ska artist born Alexander Minto Hughes (1945 - March 12, 1998). He was the first white artist to get a reggae hit in Jamaica. Judge Dread died on stage in The Penny Theatre, Canterbury.

The Guinness Book of World Records credits Judge Dread for having the most banned songs of all time.

He should not be confused with the comic book and movie character Judge Dredd. In the 1990s some tabloid newspapers expressed concerns that young fans of the comic character might buy the reggae artist's records by mistake and hear things that might corrupt their young minds.

Quotes

   * Let's hear it for the band (Last words.)
   * I' ve never been unhappy. It's not about fame or money, it's about getting the most out of life... (1997)

Also see

Judge Dread Memorial Site (http://www.tic.de/mkrauel/dread.htm)