Jamaican music stars died at age 19

Here are 1 famous musicians from Jamaica died at 19:

Geoffrey Chung

Geoffrey Chung (April 5, 2015 Jamaica-November 1, 1995) also known as Jeffrey Chung or Chung, Geoffrey was a Jamaican personality.

Genres he performed: Reggae, Ska, Rocksteady and Dub.

Geoffrey Chung was a talented musician, record producer, and sound engineer in the Jamaican music scene. He started playing music at a young age and gained popularity as a guitarist in the 1960s. With his interest in music production, Chung soon started producing for many artists and bands, including Bob Marley, Toots and the Maytals, and Jimmy Cliff.

Chung also designed and operated his own recording studio, the renowned Chung's Studio, which became a hub for Jamaican artists and producers. He was known for his innovative use of technology, combining electronic instruments with traditional Jamaican rhythms.

Over the years, Chung’s work led him to collaborate with many international artists, including Paul Simon, Grace Jones, and The Rolling Stones. He was a key figure in developing the sound of Jamaican music and contributed greatly to the country's cultural and musical heritage. Despite his untimely death in 1995, Geoffrey Chung's legacy lives on as one of Jamaica's most influential musicians and producers.

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