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Legendary record producer/record store owner Died Reggae Pioneer Late Hector Anderson

Hector Anderson co-founder of Andy’s Records, migrated from Kingston, Jamaica to Bronx, New York in 1961. In 1970 he joined forces with his brother Roydale Anderson to start Andy’s Records. Andy’s Records remained in business for 25 years before closing its doors in 1995. Andys records was located at 214 E 170th Street, Bronx NY. As a CEO of Andy’s records, Hector Anderson collaborated with reggae music’s well known producers and artist to escalate the music to higher level. Andy’s records was considered one of the Top four Caribbean record stores in the Tri-state area, while also being responsible of 80% of radio programming in New York City. Under the guidance of Hector Anderson, Andy’s Records became the leading distributor of Caribbean and American music. Due to the huge success, Andy’s was able to garner business across the country, exporting and importing the latest music serving the rapidly growing Caribbean Community worldwide. Hector Anderson along with his brother Roydale made Andy’s records famous for being the first record store to import reggae music to the United States.

Staying in close contact with the Caribbean American Community, Hector Anderson decided to launch his own independent record label. In 1973 Andy’s record label was formed with Riverhead records and Sydna Records being the subsidiaries. Andy’s Record label was grew to be one of the most popular record labels of its genre while spearheading the career of much renowned Reggae artiste such as Delroy Wilson, Gregory Isaac, Niney the Observer and many more. He also collabered with Producers such as King Tubbys, King Jammys and Bunny Lee.

Hector Anderson left behind his wife- Betty Anderson, three daughters- Dawn, Sharon and Diana, 4 siblings, six grandchildren and two great grandchildren. He was buried at Kensico Cementery in Valhalla New York. Andy’s works are still featured presently and is given pioneer status throughout the entertainment industry. For well wishes contact his wife Betty Anderson at 347-207-5770