Jamaican music stars died at age 44
Here are 2 famous musicians from Jamaica died at 44:
Heavy D
Heavy D (May 24, 1967 Mandeville-November 8, 2011 Beverly Hills) also known as Dwight Arrington Myers, Dwight Errington Myers, Dwight Myers or Heavy D. was a Jamaican singer, actor, rapper, songwriter, record producer, composer and music executive. He had one child, Xea Myers.
His discography includes: Waterbed Hev, We Got Our Own Thang, This Is Your Night, Heavy, Love Opus and Vibes. Genres related to him: Reggae fusion, New jack swing, Hip hop music and Contemporary R&B.
He died in pulmonary embolism.
Heavy D was born in Jamaica, but moved to Mount Vernon, New York with his family at a young age. He formed the group Heavy D & the Boyz in the late 1980s, which had hits such as "Now That We Found Love" and "Somebody for Me." Outside of music, he also had a successful acting career, appearing in films such as "Life" and "The Cider House Rules," as well as TV shows like "Living Single" and "Boston Public." In addition, Heavy D served as the president of Uptown Records for a brief period in the mid-1990s. He was known for his positive energy and uplifting messages in his music.
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Augustus Pablo
Augustus Pablo (June 21, 1954 Saint Andrew Parish-May 18, 1999 Kingston) also known as Augustos Pablo, Horace Swaby or Pablo, Augustus was a Jamaican musician, record producer, keyboard player and multi-instrumentalist.
His albums include Original Rockers Vol.2, This Is Augustus Pablo, The Red Sea, The Definitive Augustus Pablo (disc 1), Live in Tokyo Japan, Ital Dub, El Rocker's, Classic Rockers, King Tubbys Meets Rockers Uptown and Skanking With Pablo 1971-77. His related genres: Reggae, Dub and Roots reggae.
He died caused by myasthenia gravis.
Augustus Pablo was born as Horace Swaby and raised in Kingston, Jamaica. He initially learned to play the piano, but later became proficient in several other instruments, including the melodica, organ, and synthesizer. He began his music career playing with local bands, including The Generation Gap.
In the 1970s, Augustus Pablo gained international recognition for his unique sound, which blended traditional reggae with elements of jazz, African music, and other genres. He often used the melodica as his lead instrument, creating a haunting, ethereal sound that became his trademark.
Augustus Pablo worked extensively as a studio musician and producer, and collaborated with many other reggae artists, including King Tubby, Lee "Scratch" Perry, and Bob Marley. He also founded his own record label, Rockers International, which released his own music as well as that of other artists.
Despite his success, Augustus Pablo remained grounded in his Jamaican roots and was known for his humble, gentle demeanor. He continued to record and perform until his death in 1999, at the age of 44, from complications related to myasthenia gravis. His unique sound and innovative approach to reggae music continue to influence musicians around the world.
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