Dennis Francis, known as "Papa Ranger," owner of Twelve Tribes Reggae, passed away
on August 22, 2022 at age 66 after a battle with cancer. He will
be greatly missed. His sons, Jahmar and Jahron, plan to preserve his legacy by turning the
reggae shop into a museum.
12 Tribes Reggae Shop has been a Tucson
reggae tradition for decades
Twelve Tribes Reggae Shop carried the best selection of reggae CDs and LPs, reggae merchandise and collectibles in Tucson. Ranger hosted the Hot Reggae Sundays at the Chicago Bar and produced dozens of reggae shows for decades.
on September 1, 2013 at the Chicago Bar, 5954 E. Speedway Blvd.
Music by JD Lady Ninja, Jahmar Intl and
Papa Ranger from Twelve Tribes Reggae Shop. Doors open at 9:00 pm. Must
be 21 to attend. Chicago Bar will have drink specials.