Summary
Sly Dunbar, a well-known reggae drummer, passed away at the age of 73. He was famous for being part of the duo Sly & Robbie and played on many hit songs, collaborating with artists from Bob Marley to The Rolling Stones. His death was confirmed by his wife and publicist.
Key Facts
- Sly Dunbar was a prominent reggae drummer from Jamaica.
- He was part of the famous production team Sly & Robbie.
- Dunbar played on over 200,000 recordings throughout his career.
- He worked with iconic musicians such as Bob Marley, Peter Tosh, Grace Jones, and Bob Dylan.
- Sly & Robbie founded Taxi Records in 1980, promoting new Jamaican artists.
- Dunbar's wife, Thelma, found him unresponsive and confirmed his death.
- He had been reportedly unwell for some time before his death.
