5 Things to Know About Sly and Robbie's Breakthrough on Right Time
- Sly Dunbar played drums and Robbie Shakespeare played bass on the album Right Time.
- Their work on this album is widely considered their breakthrough as a rhythm section.
- The album showcased their tight, innovative interplay that defined reggae’s sound in the late 1970s.
- Right Time marked a shift from session work to being recognized as a distinct production duo.
- The record’s success cemented their reputation as one of reggae’s most influential rhythm teams.