Sly Dunbar, Whose Drumming Brought Complex Beats to Reggae, Dies at 73

Reggae Legend Sly Dunbar Dies at 73

(AURN News) — According to the BBC, legendary reggae drummer Sly Dunbar has died at age 73. His wife, Thelma, discovered him unresponsive on Monday morning at their home. As one half of the iconic production duo Sly & Robbie, Dunbar was a cornerstone of Jamaican music and is estimated to have played on more than 200,000 recordings. His career spanned collaborations with icons such as Bob Marley, Peter Tosh and The Rolling Stones, as well as pop …

Reggae legend Sly Dunbar dies at 73 - The Caribbean Camera

Lowell Fillmore “Sly” Dunbar, the legendary Jamaican drummer and co-founder of the groundbreaking Taxi Records label, has died at the age of 73. His wife, Thelma Dunbar, confirmed that he passed away at home earlier  this week, He had been battling health issues for some time and was receiving treatment both locally and overseas. Sly Dunbar with the Sly and Robbie last studio album. Image from his facebook Born on May 10, 1952, Dunbar made his m…

Sly Dunbar, Whose Drumming Brought Complex Beats to Reggae, Dies at 73

Sly Dunbar, who as the drumming half of the Jamaican rhythm duo Sly and Robbie brought driving, rock-influenced beats to the island's reggae sound while also playing with some of the biggest names in rock music, including Bob Dylan, Mick…