Glen Augustus Holness (1957–24 June 1991), otherwise known by his stage name Nitty Gritty, was a popular reggae singer.
[1] He worked on the Zodiac sound system and recorded further singles, working with George Phang before moving on to King Jammy in 1985, with whom he had his breakthrough success with "Hog inna Minty", a Jamaican folk song.
[1] He moved to live in London before relocating to New York City, where he continued to record but less frequently.
[1] Further albums followed with General Penitentiary (1987), Nitty Gritty (1988), and Jah in the Family (1989).
[2] On 24 June 1991, he was shot dead in front of Super Power Record Shop in Brooklyn, New York at the age of 34,[1] for which deejay Super Cat was initially suspected yet later cleared.