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Back in the early 1970's


[Jimmy Cliff, one of the most prominent
and beloved proponents of reggae music,
has died at the age of 81.

A star since the 1960s, he helped to bring
the sound of Jamaica to a global audience
through hits such as Wonderful World,
Beautiful People and You Can Get It If You Really Want.

His lead role as a gun-toting rebel in the
1972 crime drama The Harder They Come
is a cornerstone of Jamaican cinema,
and was attributed as the movie that brought
Reggae to America.

Cliff's wife, Latifa Chambers, announced his death
via a statement on Instagram.
"It's with profound sadness that I share that
my husband, Jimmy Cliff, has crossed
over due to a seizure followed
by pneumonia," she wrote.
"I am thankful for his family, friends,
fellow artists and coworkers who have
shared his journey with him.

"To all his fans around the world,
please know that your support was
his strength throughout his whole career.
"Jimmy, my darling, may you rest
in peace. I will follow your wishes."

Her message was also signed
by their children, Lilty and Aken.]

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cj4qdren425o




The 1972 LP
and the Film he was in.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Harder_They_Come



He will be missed

[Beso]

Was lucky to see him a few years ago.. still putting on a great show.


Rip Jimmy.

[Crimson Dynamo]

I loved that film back in the day

RIP

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