Delroy Thompson (born 12 April 1965), better known by his stage name Pinchers,[1] is a
Jamaicanreggae and
dancehall artist.
Career
He released his first album
album as a
teenager in Jamaica for Blue Trac Records, before briefly moving to the
UK in 1985.[2] Pinchers made his first hits in 1986 with "Borrow No Gun", which he released through
King Jammy, "Abrakabra", "Eat Man", and "Jailhouse Hot". Pinchers gained fame with the
single "Agony", from the album of the same name
produced by
King Jammy.[2] In the same year, he recorded the Mass Out album, produced by
Philip "Fatis" Burrell and backed by
Sly & Robbie,
Jackie Mittoo and
Robbie Lyn, among others.[3]
In 1990, he released "Bandelero", which became his signature tune.[2][4] It was later part of the
soundtrack for the movie Shottas.[5] He continued with hits through the mid-1990s, including "Carpenter", "Send Another One Come" and "Venti Uno" with
Bounty Killer.
Pinchers continues to record music and perform concerts, where he is known for his elaborate outfits.[6] He states his name was a continuation of other Jamaican artists in the 1980s named after
carpentry tools such as
Pliers,
Screwdriver and
Tenor Saw.[6]
Personal Life
In January 2015, he was among a group of men who were shot at in Queenborough, Jamaica; two men were killed and Thompson was hit in his left arm, breaking two bones.[7]
Thompson has a daughter Deyanah Martin-Thompson born October 1992. She is the longtime partner of Stoke City player
Daniel Johnson.
Discography
Can't Take the Pressure (1986), Blue Trac Records/Blue Mountain Records