I think nostalgia may once again be playing tricks with some memories. The "big shows" featuring Freddy McGregor, The Marley sons, John Holt and Shaggy were held on the cliffs at Negril Escape just 5 years ago. Since then, Rockhouse had a great concert series as recently as last year featuring the likes of Tarrus Riley and Chronixx:

http://negril.com/nt/nt022715.htm

Many of the performers remembered and mentioned have passed on. Dennis Brown, Gregory Isaacs and John Holt are no longer with us.
For older fans, the Jolly Boys and Mighty Diamonds performed recently in Negril.

Etana, Tarrus, Jah Cure, Queen Ifrica and the legendary Luciano and Yellowman are all regulars in Negril.