Aswad singer Drummie Zeb has died. The reggae band's frontman passed away aged 62 and the group announced the news in a statement which was released on Friday (02.
09. 22) paying tribute to the musician and confirming more details will be released at a later time. The statement read: "It is with deepest regret and profound loss that we have to announce the passing of our brother Angus ‘Drummie’ Gaye. "Drummie was the lead vocalist for the iconic band Aswad and is much loved and respected by both family, friends and peers alike. "More information will be given at a later time but on behalf of his family and Aswad - we ask that their privacy is respected at this heart-breaking time. "Drummie has left us to join our ancestors and leaves a huge void both personally and professionally. " Tributes have since poured in with a heartfelt message from UB40 star Ali Campbell who mourned the loss of the "reggae pioneer".
Ali tweeted: "Very sad to hear the passing of Aswads Drummie Zeb. We’ve lost another U. K Reggae pioneer. Deepest condolences go out to all of the Aswad family @TheRealAswad.
Big Love". Drummie was brought up in London and rose to fame with Aswad in the 1970s with the group releasing 21 albums over the years and landing three Grammy Award nominations.
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