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Reggae Singer Peter Anthony Morgan Of Morgan Heritage Dies At 46

Reggae Singer Peter Anthony Morgan Of Morgan Heritage Dies At 46

Entertainment Desk 26 Feb , 2024 12:55 PM GMT

  • Peter Anthony Morgan, lead singer of Morgan Heritage, passed away at 46.

  • Family confirmed his death on social media, requesting privacy.

  • Jamaican Prime Minister expressed sorrow over the loss.

Reggae Singer Peter Anthony Morgan Of Morgan Heritage Dies At 46
Reggae singer Peter Anthony Morgan of Morgan Heritage performs on the at the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage festival Saturday, May 4, 2002, in New Orleans. Peter Morgan, lead singer of the popul
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Peter Anthony Morgan, the lead singer of the renowned reggae band Morgan Heritage, passed away at the age of 46, as confirmed by his family. The news of his untimely death was shared on social media, with the family requesting privacy during this difficult time and expressing gratitude for the outpouring of love and support from fans and well-wishers.

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While the cause of Peter Anthony Morgan's death was not disclosed in the statement released by his family, the impact of his loss reverberated across the music industry and beyond. Jamaican Prime Minister Andrew Holness expressed his sorrow over the news, describing Morgan's passing as a 'colossal loss' for Jamaica and the world of reggae music.

Peter Anthony Morgan, affectionately known as 'Peetah,' was the son of the legendary Jamaican reggae artist Denroy Morgan. Alongside his siblings, he co-founded Morgan Heritage in 1994, a band that went on to achieve significant success in the music industry. In 2016, Morgan Heritage was honored with a Grammy Award for the best reggae album for their work on 'Strictly Roots.'

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One of Peter Anthony Morgan's brothers, Roy 'Gramps' Morgan, made a notable move to Tennessee with the aim of blending reggae music with the country music scene in Nashville. In an interview with The Associated Press in 2018, Morgan highlighted the storytelling aspect shared by both genres, emphasizing how reggae music often serves as a platform to narrate the struggles and experiences of individuals.

Aside from Peter Anthony Morgan and Roy 'Gramps' Morgan, the other siblings who played pivotal roles in the formation of Morgan Heritage were Una Morgan, Nakhamyah 'Lukes' Morgan, and Memmalatel 'Mr. Mojo' Morgan. Together, they contributed to the band's unique sound and enduring legacy in the realm of reggae music.

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