Reggae legend Gregory Isaacs has passed away after he lost his battle with cancer.
The singer described as "The most exquisite vocalist in reggae" died at his London home on Monday morning. After making his recording debut in 1968 ("Another Heartache"), Isaacs was part of the shortlived trio The Concords who split in 1970 when Isaacs went his own way.
By the late 70's aolng with Bob Marley and Dennis Brown, Isaacs was one of the biggest reggae performers in the world, famous in the UK, US and ofcourse Jamaica. In 1978 Isaacs signed to a Virgin Records imprint, Frontline Records and appeared in the cult movie Rockers in which he performed "Slavemaster".
In 1982 he releasaed his biggest hit to date, "Night Nurse" from the album of the same name and the rest as they say is history. Throughout the years he continued to record and tour and released his last album "Brand New Me" in 2008.
Gregory Isaacs is survived by his wife and children.
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