Legendary reggae crooner Gregory Isaacs has died aged 60.
The musical ambassador behind hits like “Night Nurse” passed away at his home in London early Monday following a year-long battle against lung cancer.
Isaacs is responsible for influencing many reggae styles today such as dancehall, love rock and roots riddim. At the height of his career, which kicked off with the release of his debut album in 1975, Isaacs was as well known for his brushes with law and his crippling addiction to cocaine as he was for his classic love songs. He recorded over 50 albums in four decades, including his latest Brand New Me, released in 2008.
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