Mediazone Jamaica will reflect on some of the highlights of 2010. Today we look at the personalities who have left us - both in Jamaica and on the international scene.
Sugar Minott On Sunday, July 11 Jamaicans woke up to the shocking news that Reggae stalwart Sugar Minot had made the transition from life to death. The 'Herbman Hustling' singer will surely be missed.
Gregory Isaacs October 25 will never be forgotten as it is the day that the cool ruler Gregory Isaacs made his exit from this world. What can we say this one is a really hard blow to take in Reggaeland.
Rex Nettleford Cultural icon Professor Rex Nettleford died on February 1 leaving behind a rich legacyin the cultural arena that will always be remembered.
Sonia Pottinger Female producer Sonia Pottinger Passed away in the first week of November. She has produced some of the hottest rocksteady songs and leaves behind an imnpressive catalogue of musical works.
Oneil Edwards No amount of good wishes and prayers could have prevented the inevitable, Voicemail's Oneil Edward succumbed to his injuries in May of this year leaving behind a void in the dancehall.
On the international scene R&B crooner Teddy Penderg**** died on January 13 leaving behind millions of fans who grooved to his soulful love songs. Listed below are others who 'dropped out' for the year on the international circuit.
Lena Horne - May 9
Marvin Isley, June 6
Gary Coleman - May 28
Gurru - April 19
Malinda Sap, September 9
Robert Wilson - August 15
Huddy Coombs - Oct 13
Apache - January 22
Solomon Burke - Oct 10
Bobby Farrell of (Boney M) Dec 30
Teena Marie- Dec 26
Alphonsus "Arrow" Cassell
The Soca KING of the world won global fame with his 1982 hit "Hot Hot Hot," died September 15th. He was 60.
Troydon Blazer Dan Cruickshank,
Gunned down in cold *la*hd at 31 while liming in the yard of his home with friends on October 22nd. Some of his popular soca hits include Wrong Timing, Stages and Crazy Wine. He was also on the Parang scene with Tantie Eulyn. His song Be Mine Tonight was a hit at the 2007 Groovy Soca Monarch competition.