The story
The word rockers is variously attributed either to UK youth slang for reggae fans or to the name of a sound system owned by Augustus Pablo.
Etymology from Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
rockers reggae
Today it means: A mid-1970s genre of reggae characterized by a melodious style and an upbeat drum-focused sound, influenced by rock, funk and other American and British styles. Full definition →