The Skatalites Co-Founder Dies At 80

The world wide Ska community has been dealt an awful blow today following the announcement that Lloyd Brevett, co-founder of influential 60’s Ska band The Skatalites has passed away after a strong innings, aged 80.

Billboard has announced that Brevett, who manned the double bass in the band, suffered a severe stroke as well as seizures. He was committed to St. Andrews Memorial Hospital in his home townof Jamaica, where…

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