Welcome to DU!
The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards.
Join the community:
Create a free account
Support DU (and get rid of ads!):
Become a Star Member
Latest Breaking News
General Discussion
The DU Lounge
All Forums
Issue Forums
Culture Forums
Alliance Forums
Region Forums
Support Forums
Help & Search
R.I.P. Frederick Nathaniel "Toots" Hibbert, Toots & The Maytals
He was one of the most authentic, intense voices of reggae. Many U.S. listeners were introduced to reggae by Clapton's "Sheriff" cover, which soon led to Bob Marley, Jimmy Cliff and more. But Toots...especially on songs like "Funky Kingston"...had this fire and grit and passion that was unmatched. A major loss.
Toots & The Maytals
@tootsmaytals
It is with the heaviest of hearts to announce that Frederick Nathaniel "Toots" Hibbert passed away peacefully tonight, surrounded by his family at the University Hospital of the West Indies in Kingston, Jamaica...
@tootsmaytals
It is with the heaviest of hearts to announce that Frederick Nathaniel "Toots" Hibbert passed away peacefully tonight, surrounded by his family at the University Hospital of the West Indies in Kingston, Jamaica...
Link to tweet