Along with Bunny Wailer and Bob Marley, Tosh was a primary composer of "The Wailers" music catalog and as such helped create reggae's popularity beyond the West Indies.
At some point after his departure from "The Wailers", Tosh developed an interest in unicycles; he became a unicycle rider, being able to ride forward and backwards and hop.
Peter Tosh was gunned down on September 11, 1987, 39 days before what would have been his 43rd birthday on October 19.
Appeared in the music video "Waiting On a Friend" by The Rolling Stones. (1981)