Joseph Jo Jo Bennett Reggae artist of the Sattalites dead at 81
Reggae musician Joseph Jo Jo Bennett was a founding member of the Skatalites. He died on Tuesday, August 3rd, at 81.
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Jamaican Reggae Super-star Bunny Wailer dead at 73
Born Neville O’Riley Livingston, but known professionally as Bunny Wailer, was born on 10 April 1947, and he died on 2 March 2021. He was one of the original members of the Jamaican Reggae group “The Wailers.” Bunny was a…
John Holt, Who Died on 19 October 2014, was the Reggae artist best known for writing ‘The Tide is High.’
John Holt, a legendary reggae artist, died on 19 October 2014. He was best known for his hits “The Tide Is High” and “Stick By Me.” Holt was a major influence on the development of reggae music. His death is…
South African reggae singer-musician Lucky Dube shot dead
South African reggae musician Lucky Dube has been shot dead by armed robbers in Johannesburg. BBC News website readers react to his death and share their memories. The death of the reggae star has shocked the entire world. I really…
Jo Mersa Marley Bob Marley’s Grandson is dead at 31
With a heavy heart, we share the news that Jo Mersa Marley, the grandson of legendary reggae artist Bob Marley, died at age 31. Jo Mersa Marley was a gifted musician, carrying on his grandfather’s legacy uniquely. He passed away…
Millie Small 72 best know for My Boy Lollipop’ is dead
The Jamaican born Millie Small was most famous for her hit single My Boy Lollipop, which reached number two in both the US and the UK in 1964. The song remains one of the biggest-selling ska songs of all time,…
Former Prime Minister Edward Seaga Of Jamaica dead at 86.
Edward Seaga the man who lead Jamaica politics from 1980 to 1989, and was also the leader of the Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) from 1974 to 2005 when he retired from active politics, has died at 89 on his birth.…
Night Nurse singer Gregory Isaacs dies aged 59
Reggae star Gregory Isaacs has died at the age of 59 at his London home following a long illness, his manager has confirmed. The Jamaican singer died on Monday morning surrounded by his family. His 1982 album Night Nurse, recorded…
R.I.P. Patrick St Eloi of Kassav
The Creole-speaking World, which knew him personally and loved his music, must now mourn his death. After a long battle with cancer, Patrick St Eloi of Kassav’s band died on Friday, September 18, 2010. It’s a big loss for Caribbean…
