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Jamaican music stars died at age 51

Here are 1 famous musicians from Jamaica died at 51:

Jah Lloyd

Jah Lloyd (August 29, 1947 Jamaica-June 5, 1999) also known as Jah Lion was a Jamaican personality.

His albums: Black Moses, The Humble One, Colombia Colly and The Secret Dub Life of The Flying Lizards. Genres he performed include Reggae.

Jah Lloyd started his music career in the 1960s as a DJ in Jamaica. He was a prominent figure in the reggae scene and often collaborated with other popular artists of the time such as Lee "Scratch" Perry and Augustus Pablo. In addition to music, Jah Lloyd also dabbled in acting, appearing in the films "Rockers" and "Countryman".

Aside from his music and acting career, Jah Lloyd was also known for his Rastafarian beliefs which heavily influenced his music style and lyrical content. He often sang about social and political issues as well as his beliefs in the Rastafari movement.

Unfortunately, Jah Lloyd passed away in 1999 at the age of 51. However, his impact on the reggae genre and the Rastafarian movement continues to inspire and influence artists around the world.

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