Maxwell Grant, known professionally as Ranking Trevor, was born on January 20, 1960. He began his career as a DJ in the 1970s, starting to record at age fifteen. In the mid-1970s, he recorded at Channel One and deejayed on the Socialist Roots sound system. Notable singles from this period include "Cave Man Skank" and "Three Piece Chicken & Chips", which gained popularity among British reggae fans. His debut album, In Fine Style, was released in 1978 under Virgin Records' Front Line label. He moved to London in the mid-1980s but returned to Jamaica later in life. Grant died on August 7, 2012, from injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident.
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Presenting Ranking Trevor
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| In Fine Style |
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Please Be Three
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| Reggae Anthology: Winston Riley - Quintessential Techniques |
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Mr Soul of Jamaica
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| Reggae Anthology: Henry "Junjo" Lawes - Volcano Eruption |
| Reggae Anthology: Niney The Observer - Roots With Quality |
| Teach The Youth |
| Most Wanted: Crucial Cuts 1979-1984 |
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Children of Zion - The High Note Singles 1977 - 1981
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Foundation Come Again
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| Step Forward Youth |
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Heartical & BDF present: Lisa's Theme
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Tribute To Grammy: Junior Reid's Brother
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Dancehall Legend
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