SOUTH FLORIDA – Peter “Peetah” Morgan, lead singer of Grammy-winning group Morgan Heritage, died February 25 at age 46. His dying was confirmed on the band’s social media platforms.
No explanation for dying or the place he died has been disclosed.
An official assertion from Morgan Heritage’s publicist, posted to social media, learn:
Morgan Heritage: Peter “Peetah” Morgan (heart)
“With deep love in our hearts, the @morganheritage household is saddened to share that our cherished husband, father, son, brother, and the famend lead singer of Morgan Heritage, Peter Morgan, handed on at this time, February twenty fifth, 2024.
Might Jah beckon us in the direction of redemption, for love stays our sole guiding mild.
Upfront, the household extends heartfelt gratitude for the ample love and assist being supplied. Right now they search your unwavering prayers as they navigate this journey. Kindly honour their want for privateness as they heal.”
Peetah led the band on most of its hit songs which embody Don’t Haffi Dread, Down by The River and Reggae Carry Again Love.
Together with siblings, Gramps, Una, Lukes and Mr. Mojo, he won a Grammy Award for Greatest Reggae Album in 2016 for his or her Strictly Roots.
The New York-born artist was certainly one of Jamaican singer Denroy Morgan’s many kids. The group fashioned within the early Nineteen Nineties. After a lone album for MCA Information, achieved sustained success working in Jamaica with producers corresponding to Bobby Digital.
It was Bobby Digital who produced Don’t Haffi Dread and the 1999 album of the identical identify which contained Down by The River, Reggae Carry Again Love and Ship us Your Love which confirmed Morgan Heritage as bona fide stars.
Peetah additionally launched numerous solo songs corresponding to My Makeda, Caribbean Queen and 365 Days of The 12 months.
