[3] The group has been called "the all-time giant of sound systems"[1] and helped launch several notable artists.
[7] In addition to the equipment, his musical selections (many imported directly from the United States) and his originality as a DJ have been credited for his success.
[1] Tom played rhythm and blues loved by the "ghetto folk" and music intended to attract a more upper-class audience, such as merengue and calypso.
[6] After his death, the sound system was continued by Lou Gooden, who changed its name to Metromedia, after a record label.
[12] Metromedia became one of the most popular sounds of the 1980s, featuring the deejay Peter Metro and selector Sky Juice.