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  • Published on 03:31 GMT

    Jamaica has lost a musical titan, Gov’t and Opposition remember Sly Dunbar

    The Government and the Opposition have hailed veteran drummer and musician Lowell ‘Sly’ Dunbar as an extraordinary and influential figure in Jamaican music who contributed significantly to the musical landscape. Dunbar passed away this morning after a …

    Source: The Gleaner - Neutral
  • Published on 05:05 GMT

    Iconic drummer dies suddenly at 73

    Pioneering Jamaican drummer and producer Sly Dunbar, one of the sonic architects of modern reggae, died suddenly at 73, with Keith Richards leading an outpouring of tributes to the influential musician. Born Lowell Fillmore Dunbar in Kingston in 1952, he …

    Source: Cairns Post - Neutral
  • Published on 06:08 GMT

    ‘Rest in beats’ iconic drummer Sly Dunbar

    The passing of legendary drummer and producer, Sly Dunbar, one week after the death of Third World co-founder, Stephen ‘Cat’ Coore has left the music industry reeling. “A wha’ really a gwaan?” a puzzled General Lee asked of no one in particular. “Cat Coore …

    Source: The Gleaner - Neutral
  • Published on 02:53 GMT

    Sly Dunbar, one half of Sly & Robbie, dies aged 73

    Sly Dunbar, the Jamaican drummer known as one half of the iconic production duo Sly & Robbie – has died at the age of 73. The news was confirmed earlier today (January 26) by his wife Thelma, who told Jamaican newspaper The Gleaner: “About seven o’ …

    Source: NME - Neutral
  • Published on Jan 26, 2026

    Gov't, opposition pay tribute to iconic drummer Sly Dunbar

      Tributes have been coming in for the late Jamaican musician Lowell 'Sly' Dunbar, following news of his passing on Monday.   He died at age 73.   Prime Minister Dr. Andrew Holness, Entertainment Minister Olivia Grange and Shadow Minister of …

    Source: Radio Jamaica - Neutral
  • Published on Jan 26, 2026

    Sly Dunbar, reggae drummer and producer with Sly and Robbie, dies aged 73

    Sly Dunbar, the Jamaican musician and producer who created generations of global hits as one half of production duo Sly and Robbie, has died aged 73. His wife, Thelma, told Jamaican newspaper the Gleaner that she found him unresponsive on Monday morning, …

    Source: The Guardian - Center-left
  • Published on Jan 26, 2026

    Sly Dunbar Dies: Drummer Of Celebrated Reggae Rhythm Duo Sly & Robbie Was 73

    Sly Dunbar, whose drumming with bassist Robbie Shakespeare made for an all-but-unrivaled reggae rhythm section utilized by such greats as Bob Marley, Bob Dylan and Mick Jagger, has died. He was 73. His death was reported to Jamaican newspaper The Gleaner …

    Source: Deadline - Neutral
  • Published on Jan 26, 2026

    Sly Dunbar dead at 73: Iconic Sly & Robbie reggae drummer and two-time Grammy winner passes away in Jamaica

    By EVE BUCKLAND, US SHOWBUSINESS DEPUTY EDITOR Published: 13:32 EST, 26 January 2026 | Updated: 13:38 EST, 26 January 2026 Iconic drummer Lowell 'Sly' Dunbar, who was one half of legendary Jamaican duo Sly & Robbie, has died aged 73. The …

    Source: Daily Mail - Right-wing
  • Published on Jan 26, 2026

    Reggae icon and drummer 'Sly' Dunbar has died

      Just a week before the observance of Reggae Month, Jamaica's music industry has lost another giant, Lowell Fillmore " Sly" Dunbar, the drum-playing half of one of Reggae most influential riddim duos, Sly & Robbie.    His wife, Thelma, …

    Source: Radio Jamaica - Neutral
  • Published on Jan 26, 2026

    Sly Dunbar, Influential Sly & Robbie Drummer, Is Dead At 73

    Sly Dunbar Grammy-winning producer and drummer Sly Dunbar — one half of the Jamaican duo Sly and Robbie — has died aged 73, DancehallMag has confirmed. Alongside bassist Robbie Shakespeare, who died in 2021, Dunbar formed the most influential rhythm …

    Source: DancehallMag - Center-left
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