Reggae music fans Worldwide are mourning the death of legendary Jamaican Reggae artist John Holt, that passed away yesterday in a hospital in London.
Holt’s manager, Copeland Forbes, confirmed the news to the Jamaican Observer newspaper, saying the veteran reggae singer died at 2:40 am English time.
While the cause of death was not released, it was known John Holt has been dealing with some serious health issues related to cancer for quite some time now, he already collapsed on stage during the One Love Reggae Concert in London, for which, this past June, the reggae singer had some surgery operation performed at the University Hospital of West Indies.
WATCH JOHN HOLT PERFORMING LIVE IN LONDON STICK BY ME WITH ROYAL PHILARMONIC CONCERT ORCHESTRA
John Holt‘s career started when he was the lead singer of the Jamaican music band The Paragons, and after making a name for himself he wanted to start his solo career. He recorded some of the best and more popular reggae lovers songs and one of his biggest hits is the classic “Stick By Me”, which has been the biggest record in sales in Jamaica for the year 1972.
Listen to John Holt – 40 Greatest Hits (Full Album) including Police In Helicopter &
Legendary Jamaican Reggae singer John Holt leaves behind a huge catalog of reggae songs and hits,VP Records remembers and celebrates the career of this great artist with the selection of some of his biggest songs including “If I Were A Carpenter” and “Police In Helicopters” below.
LISTEN TO JOHN HOLT LIVES – VP RECORDS TRIBUTE
