TWELVE TRIBES REGGAE SHOP

708 E. 9th Street • 520-620-1810 • [email protected]

Papa Ranger Dies

Pape Panger Twelve Tribes Reggae Tucson Arizona

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.

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12 Tribes Reggae Shop in Tucson, Arizona


Twelve Tribes Reggae Shop
708 E. 9th Street
Tucson, Arizona 85719

520-620-1810
[email protected]


12 Tribes and Chicago Bar presented

Jahmar's 2nd Annual Red Carpet Affair

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.

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