Desmond Dekker Dead

[Pisis]

Desmond Dekker (July 16, 1941 – May 25, 2006), was a Jamaican ska and reggae singer and songwriter. Together with his backing group, The Aces (consisting of Wilson James and Easton Barrington Howard), he had one of the first international Jamaican hits with "Israelites". Other hits include "007 (Shanty Town)" (1967) and "It Mek" (1968). Before the ascent of Bob Marley, Dekker was the best-known Jamaican musician outside of his country, and one of the most popular within it.

Desmond Dekker died of a heart attack on 25th May, 2006, at his home in Thornton Heath in the London Borough of Croydon , England, aged 64. He was preparing to headline a world music festival in Prague.

Rest In Peace!

http://www.desmonddekker.com/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Desmond_Dekker

 

[FLYBOYJ]

Heard this the other day - RIP!

 

[Wurger]

RIP

 

[Gnomey]

RIP

 

[Soundbreaker Welch?]

RIP

 

[Clave]

*hums 'The Israelite' quietly*

 

[Tiger]

I personally have never listened to this dude's music, still I'm sure it has influenced some of the music I have listened to, and, for that I'm greatful.