Toots Hibbert of Toots and the Maytals is easily one of the most celebrated reggae artists in history. Rolling Stone magazine marked him one of their 100 Greatest Vocalists of All Time, along with artists like Aretha Franklin, Ray Charles, and Sam Cooke. An icon whose innovation has shaped every aspect of Jamaican music, we now live in a world that has been molded by the profound influence of Toots Hibbert. In honor of this magical music man and his upcoming show at The Cap on Friday, November 4, here's 6 of our favorite collaborations!

1. On December 31, 2011, Toots sat in with the Red Hot Chili Peppers

Toots Hibbert helped the Red Hot Chili Peppers ring in 2012 with an exciting rendition of “Louie Louie.” Check out the exploding energy of that amazing night below. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OqeJl27Brvs  

2. On December 31, 2006, Toots Played a Memorable New Years Show with Gov’t Mule

On this special night ringing in 2007, Toots performed a must hear set with Gov’t Mule. Most of the performance can be heard on Gov’t Mule’s record, Dub Side of the Mule. Watch a pro-shot of that night’s performance of the Toots and the Matyals original, “Pressure Drop.” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VrKdF2IseM8  

3. Toots Invited Anders Osborne for an unforgettable string of acoustic performances

Watch Toots and the Maytals with the help of Anders Osborne play an intimate acoustic performance in Evanston, Illinois on November 7, 2012. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TCs9LvMNNYs  

4. On May 5, 2005, Toots Shared the Stage With outlaw country legend, Willie Nelson

For a legendary night of collaboration, Willie Nelson invited Toots, among other greats, to help him perform on a few songs. Great cuts from the show can be heard on Willie Nelson’s Allies and Angels record. Watch them perform Willie Nelson’s “Still is Still Moving To Me.” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GT9JXe0PlqM  

5. On August 30, 2004, Bonnie Raitt performed with Toots and the Maytals

On an awesome performance for Jay Leno’s Tonight Show, Toots and Bonnie Raitt collaborated for the song, “True Love is Hard to Find.” Earlier that year, the track was featured on a Toots and the Maytals’ compilation record titled, True Love. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lLn0hc2EjNA  

6. In Jamaica, Toots Performed With Ryan Adams

In 2002, Ryan Adams released a live DVD titled, Music in High Places. The video contains intimate live performances by Ryan Adams and his group engulfed in a wonderful Jamaican landscape, in addition to this great collaboration with Toots himself. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zqdw_BS-5Jc