Post by Admin on Aug 13, 2022 15:21:49 GMT -4
One of the stars of a hit British band that produced one of the 1980s most seminal reggae songs has died at the age of 55.
Frederick Waite Jr was the drummer in Birmingham band Musical Youth.
The band performed their defining song, Pass the Dutchie, just days ago at the closing ceremony of the Commonwealth Games.
In 1982, the cannabis inspired anthem went to number one in the charts in the UK, Australia, New Zealand, and Ireland and reached the top 10 of the US Billboard chart.
It also had a recent resurgence after featuring in the hit Netflix show Stranger Things.
On Wednesday, the ban announced the death of Waite Jr on social media.
“We are sad to announce the passing of Musical Youth’s drummer Frederick Waite Jr.
“Our thoughts go out to him and his family during this sad time. We have lost a musical legend, who inspired many young musicians over the last 40 years,” the tribute stated.
“Rest in Eternal Peace”.
