Jamaican music stars died at age 74
Here are 2 famous musicians from Jamaica died at 74:
George Kerr
George Kerr (October 16, 1937 Jamaica-June 15, 2012) also known as George Ezekiel Kerr was a Jamaican personality.
George Kerr was a renowned music producer, songwriter, and singer who played a significant role in the development of the reggae industry. He started his career in the 1960s working for Studio One, one of Jamaica's most prominent record labels at the time, where he produced hits for artists like Delroy Wilson, Alton Ellis, and The Techniques.
Kerr later formed his production company, known as Tennors Production, in the 1970s, where he continued to produce hits and work with legendary artists such as Dennis Brown, Bob Marley, and Freddie McGregor.
Aside from his work in the music industry, George Kerr was also a community activist and philanthropist, who believed in using his platform to bring about positive change in Jamaica. He founded the Jamaica Association of Vintage Artists and Affiliates, an organization dedicated to preserving the heritage of Jamaican music and culture.
Kerr's contributions to the Jamaican music industry and his community have left a lasting impact on the country's history and culture. He will always be remembered as a pioneer and a legend in the reggae music world.
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Victor Stafford Reid
Victor Stafford Reid (May 1, 1913 Kingston-August 25, 1987) was a Jamaican writer.
He is best known for his novel "The Young Warriors," which is a coming-of-age story set in Jamaica during the 1930s. Reid was also a journalist and activist, and he used his writing to highlight social and political issues in Jamaica. He was a founding member of the Jamaican People's National Party and worked as a journalist for the Daily Gleaner and the Jamaica Times. In addition to "The Young Warriors," Reid published several other novels, including "New Day" and "The Leopard." He was also a poet and playwright, and his work often dealt with themes of identity, race, and social justice. Reid was awarded the Order of Jamaica in 1984 for his contributions to Jamaican literature and culture.
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