Delroy Thompson, known professionally as Pinchers, born November 19, 1965, in Jamaica, is a Jamaican reggae and dancehall singer. Thompson released his debut studio album, Can't Take the Pressure, as a teenager on Blue Trac Records before relocating briefly to the United Kingdom in 1985. Thompson achieved success in 1986 with King Jammy-produced singles including “Borrow No Gun”, “Abrakabra”, “Eat Man”, and “Jailhouse Hot”. Thompson released studio albums including Agony in 1987 and Mass Out in 1987, produced by Philip "Fatis" Burrell and backed by Sly & Robbie, Jackie Mittoo, and Robbie Lyn. His signature 1990 single, “Bandelero”, featured on the soundtrack for the film Shottas. Thompson subsequently released studio albums including Hotter in 1992, Dirt Low in 1993, and Get Close in 2002, while collaborating with artists including Frankie Paul and Bounty Killer.
