Rocksteady legend Lynn Tait died yesterday of blood cancer.

Condolences and tributes are coming in from around the world. Roots Rock Rebel from Montreal and a regular contributor to our sister site Musical Occupation has already posted a tribute which can be found at the site. You can also follow tributes and stories being posted [...]]]>

Rocksteady legend Lynn Tait died yesterday of blood cancer.

Condolences and tributes are coming in from around the world. Roots Rock Rebel from Montreal and a regular contributor to our sister site Musical Occupation has already posted a tribute which can be found at the site. You can also follow tributes and stories being posted at the Pama forum who originally broke the news to the world.

I also found this interesting little bit at Wackradio901fm.com article including a cool photo.

Laurel Aiken was born in Cuba on April 22, 1927 and died of a heart attack on July 17, 2005 in England.

He had hits in pretty much every era of Jamaican [...]]]> I somehow missed this anniversary date from Friday but am making up for it here with this special tribute image. You’re surely missed El Padrino!

Laurel Aiken was born in Cuba on April 22, 1927 and died of a heart attack on July 17, 2005 in England.

He had hits in pretty much every era of Jamaican music from pre-ska calypso through the skinhead style of 69-72 and even proto-roots with “Haile Salessie” and “Lion of Judah” cuts.

He continued to record and release music into the 80’s having found a new fanbase of the UK 2 Tone fans.

He was of course the true “Boss Skinhead” and “The Godfather” who I was proud to meet on his all too few trips to Southern California.