Sly Dunbar, the famed reggae drummer, a part of the well-known duo Sly & Robbie, has handed away.The musician was reportedly discovered unresponsive by his spouse at his house in Kingston, Jamaica, on Monday. He was 73.
Sly Dunbar passes away at 73
As reported by Jamaican information outlet The Gleaner, the musician’s spouse, Thelma, confirmed the information in an official satement. As reported by TMZ, the star’s household requested for privateness throughout this powerful second of their life.The assertion learn, “As one half of Sly & Robbie, Sly helped form the sound of reggae and Jamaican music for generations. His extraordinary expertise, innovation, and lasting contributions won’t ever be forgotten. Sly’s music, spirit, and legacy touched folks world wide, and we’re deeply grateful for the love and assist throughout this tough time.”The reason for his demise was not confirmed within the report.
All about Sly Dunbar
Dunbar was referred to as one of many pioneers of the reggae style and was credited with serving to it develop on a worldwide degree. Lowell Fillmore Dunbar was influenced by wealthy tradition and music from an early age as he was born in Kingston. His first main breakthrough within the music business got here with ‘Double Barrel’, the place he performed the drums for Dave and Ansel Collins, which turned an enormous hit within the UK. He was a young person on the time.He additionally labored with Robbie Shakespeare within the duo Sly and Robbie and launched a lot of albums. Their first album, titled ‘Sly and Robbie Current Taxi’, got here out in 1981 and was an enormous hit within the nation on the time. The duo labored collectively for many of their lives, and even labored as producers for a lot of well-known songs.Sly Dunbar labored on creating music for singers like Madonna, Chaka Demus & Pliers, No Doubt, and The Rolling Stones.