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Jamaican music stars died at age 56

Here are 1 famous musicians from Jamaica died at 56:

Winston Grennan

Winston Grennan (September 16, 1944 Duckenfield-October 27, 2000 Nantucket) also known as Winston Richards was a Jamaican drummer.

Genres he performed: Reggae, Rock music, Ska and Swegway.

He died in cancer.

Winston Grennan began his career as a drummer at the young age of 14, and quickly gained a reputation as one of the best drummers in Jamaica. He played with many famous artists, including Bob Marley, Peter Tosh, and Jimmy Cliff, and was a key member of the Skatalites band. In addition to being a skilled musician, Grennan was also a prolific songwriter and producer. He was a pioneer in the fusion of reggae and rock music, and his work helped to popularize the genre around the world. Despite battling cancer for many years, Grennan continued to perform until shortly before his death. He is remembered as a true legend of Jamaican music, and his influence on the genre continues to be felt to this day.

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