See Jimmy Cliff’s impact on reggae music, including 'The Harder They Come'

Cliff starred in the 1972 classic film "The Harder They Come," directed by Perry Henzell, which introduced an international audience to reggae music.

The movie portrayed the grittier aspects of Jamaican life, redefining the island as more than a tourist playground of cocktails, beaches and waterfalls.

"The Harder they come" featured the iconic title track sung by Cliff as well as "You Can Get It If You Really Want It" and "Many Rivers To Cross."

Cliff performs at the Roxy theater in West Hollywood, California in the late 1970s.

Cliff, Bono and Wycleff Jean attend the 'Unite For A Better World Gala Dinner' on Sept. 2, 2007, at the Hotel de Paris in Monte Carlo, Monaco.

Cliff was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame on March 15, 2010.

Cliff and Wyclef Jean perform onstage at the 25th Annual Rock And Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony on March 15, 2010, in New York City.

Cliff and Wyclef Jean at the ceremony.

Jimmy Cliff attends a Grammy After-Party on Feb. 13, 2011 in Los Angeles.

Cliff performs onstage during the 45th Montreux Jazz Festival on July 1, 2011.

Cliff visits SiriusXM Studio on Nov. 29, 2011, in New York City.

Cliff performs during the Pilgrimage Music & Cultural Festival on Sept. 27, 2015 in Franklin, Tennessee.

Cliff performs during the 2012 Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival at the Empire Polo Field on April 13, 2012 in Indio, California.

Cliff performs during the 10th Mawazine World Rhythms international music festival in Rabat May 23, 2012.

Cliff attends Hard Rock Calling at Hyde Park on July 15, 2012 in London.

Cliff performs at Bluesfest Byron Bay on March 29, 2013, in Australia.