Jamaican music stars died at age 50
Here are 1 famous musicians from Jamaica died at 50:
Bim Sherman
Bim Sherman (February 2, 1950 Kingston-November 17, 2000) otherwise known as Jarret Lloyd Vincent, Bim Serman or Jarrett Tomlinson was a Jamaican personality.
His discography includes: Across the Red Sea, Bewildered, It Must Be a Dream, Miracle, Tribulation, Ghetto Dub, Exploitation, What Happened, Matrix Dub, Volume 4 and More Is Insane. Genres he performed: Reggae.
Bim Sherman was not only a singer but also a talented songwriter, producer and musician who collaborated with some of the biggest names in the reggae industry. He was known for his distinctive voice and experimental sound that incorporated elements of dub, roots and electronic music. Sherman started his career in music in the late 1960s as a member of The Wailing Souls and later, The Yardbrooms. He then went on to work with Lee "Scratch" Perry, Horace Andy and many others. In 1982, Sherman founded the label Century Records, which released his own music as well as that of other artists. He also continued to record and perform throughout the 1990s, gaining a following in Europe and the United States. Sadly, Bim Sherman passed away in November 2000 at the age of 50 due to cancer. His legacy continues to inspire and influence generations of reggae fans and musicians.
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