Jamaican music stars died at age 31
Here are 1 famous musicians from Jamaica died at 31:
Prince Far I
Prince Far I (April 5, 2015 Spanish Town-September 15, 1983 Jamaica) also known as Prince Far-I, King Cry Cry, Michael Williams, Michael James Williams or Michael Leopold Williams was a Jamaican personality.
Discography: Livity, Jamaican Heroes, Voice of Thunder, Dubwise, The Golden Years 1977-1983, Psalms for I, Black Man Land, Cry Freedom Dub, Cry Tuff Dub Encounter Chapter 3 and Cry Tuff Dub Encounter, Chapter 4. Genres he performed include Reggae.
He died as a result of murder.
Prince Far I was a Jamaican reggae DJ, producer, and singer. He was known for his distinctive deep voice and the conscious lyrics in his songs. Born Michael James Williams in Spanish Town, Jamaica, Prince Far I began his career in the late 1960s as a DJ on the sound systems of Kingston. He released his first album, "The Message" in 1976 which was followed by several successful albums including "Livity", "Jamaican Heroes", "Voice of Thunder" and "Dubwise". He was also known for his work as a producer and was responsible for launching the career of many young artists.
Prince Far I was a devout Rastafarian and his music reflected his spiritual beliefs. He was an advocate for black consciousness and his lyrics often dealt with social and political issues. His music had a profound impact on the reggae scene in Jamaica and he remained influential even after his untimely death. On September 15, 1983, Prince Far I was murdered in his home in Kingston. His death was a great loss to the reggae community and he is remembered today as a true legend of the genre.
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