Scores of musicians have paid tribute to Peter “Peetah” Morgan, the lead vocalist of the Grammy-award-winning Reggae band Morgan Heritage, who died on February 25 at age 46.
The group issued a press release on social media, saying his passing.
“It’s out of honest love that we share that our beloved husband, father, son, and brother and lead singer of Morgan Heritage Peter Anthony Morgan has ascended right now,” the group mentioned.
“Our household thanks you prematurely in your overwhelming love and help, and we ask your continued prayers as we undergo this course of. We additionally ask that you just please respect our privateness throughout this time of therapeutic.”
The group didn’t disclose Peter’s reason for demise.
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Tributes from musicians
A number of musicians have paid tribute to the main voice of Morgan Heritage, together with veteran dancehall artist Buju Banton, who mentioned he was engaged on a particular venture with Peter for the final two weeks.
Buju Banton:
“Over twenty 5 years in the past, I used to be invited to take heed to a brand new group on the horizon. I used to be in NYC. I went to a spot known as Bushwick, Brooklyn, to take heed to this set of latest musicians/artists. I used to be utterly in love with the sound, the work ethic and the nice vibe I felt. That day I instantly added them to my European Tour dates and would go on to convey that sound to the world with the assistance of Penthouse’s Donovan Germain,” Buju wrote on Instagram.
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“We have now all the time saved it sincere with all we’ve got executed for our individuals and folks of the world by extension. I spent the final two weeks of your life with you engaged on a really particular venture solely to get up right now studying that you just took a shortcut Peter. I’m so saddened by this sudden flip of occasions. You a very a reggae music famous person who gave from the place our father mentioned we should always, our hearts,” he added.
“All these recollections, all that laughter, all these excursions. I’m going to overlook you Peter and I’ll consolation myself with this thought. You can’t come to us however we should come to the place you’re. Till then Peter, I really like you. The brother I by no means had,” Buju ended.
Maxi Priest
One other veteran within the music trade, reggae singer Maxi Priest, additionally paid tribute to Peter Morgan, saying: “My coronary heart goes out to the whole Morgan household, family members, pals, administration, the crew, workers, followers and the whole leisure world on the passing of my good good friend, Peetah Morgan, lead singer of Morgan Heritage. Wow, it is a exhausting one to take. I’m so devastated, I really feel chilly, surprised, and speechless. … We’ve misplaced one other gem 💎 . I used to be so trying ahead to assembly out on tour once more, my good friend and brother. The works you may have executed, the music that you’ve delivered to this world, and your voice will stay on.”
Stonebwoy
Ghanaian afrobeats and dancehall Stonebwoy musician referred to the singer as “Uncle Peter” in his put up on social media. “Uncle Peter! The Morgan Heritage Household Took Me As Son. Served Me The Alternative To Open Up For The Band On Tour in 2015. Introducing Me To The Worldwide Reggae/Dancehall Viewers And Since I By no means Look Again.. You All the time Launched Me On Stage with a lot Love and Consider And Expressed How Proud You Are Of Me For Championing The Reggae/ Dancehall Style In Ghana 🇬🇭 With So A lot Ardour And Funding. And That Alone Is Nonetheless Sufficient Gasoline That retains Me Going.
We Shall Proceed To Rejoice You For The Nice Impression Created Throughout Your Time Right here With Us On The Mission.”
Scores of different musicians additionally paid tribute to Peter Morgan, together with Shaggy, Popcaan, Capleton, Tarrus Riley, Stephen Marley, Freddie McGregor, and others.
