Morgan Heritage's Peter "Peetah" Morgan Dead at 46
Peter "Peetah" Anthony Morgan, the lead singer of reggae group Morgan Heritage, has passed.
News of the singer's death is indeed a significant loss for the reggae music community. The Morgan family's statement on social media expressed their need for privacy during this difficult time, and the cause of his death was not disclosed.
Jamaican Prime Minister Andrew Holness shared his condolences, describing Morgan's death as a "colossal loss" for Jamaica and reggae music as a whole.
Peter Morgan was part of Morgan Heritage, founded in 1994 with his siblings. The band achieved significant success, winning a Grammy for the Best Reggae Album in 2016 for Strictly Roots. The Morgan family has made substantial contributions to the reggae music scene, and their impact is felt not only in Jamaica but globally.
It's always a challenging moment when a prominent figure in the music industry passes away. The legacy of Morgan Heritage and Peter Anthony Morgan's contributions to reggae music will undoubtedly be live on.
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— MORGAN HERITAGE (@morganheritage) February 25, 2024
Jamaican Prime Minister Andrew Holness shared his condolences, describing Morgan's death as a "colossal loss" for Jamaica and reggae music as a whole.
Peter Morgan was part of Morgan Heritage, founded in 1994 with his siblings. The band achieved significant success, winning a Grammy for the Best Reggae Album in 2016 for Strictly Roots. The Morgan family has made substantial contributions to the reggae music scene, and their impact is felt not only in Jamaica but globally.
It's always a challenging moment when a prominent figure in the music industry passes away. The legacy of Morgan Heritage and Peter Anthony Morgan's contributions to reggae music will undoubtedly be live on.