Gramps Morgan
- Real name
- Roy "Gramps" Morgan
- Born
- July 7, 1976
- Hometown
- Brooklyn, New York, USA
Roy “Gramps” Morgan is a Jamaican-American reggae singer, songwriter, producer, entrepreneur, and founding member of the Grammy Award-winning reggae group Morgan Heritage. Born in Brooklyn, New York, and raised in Springfield, Massachusetts, he is the son of reggae pioneer Denroy Morgan. Since helping establish Morgan Heritage in 1994, Gramps has become known for his soulful vocals, keyboard skills, and contributions to modern roots reggae. Beyond the group, he has built a successful solo career with albums such as 2 Sides of My Heart, Vol. 1, Reggae Music Lives, and Positive Vibration. His music blends reggae, gospel, soul, and inspirational themes, helping expand reggae’s global reach while continuing the Morgan family’s influential musical legacy.
Awards
- IRAWMA, Best Gospel Song, “People Like You” (2021), won
- IRAWMA, Best Song, Best Crossover Song and Best Male Vocalist (2021), nominated
- Grammy, Best Reggae Album, Strictly Roots with Morgan Heritage (2016), won as a band member
- Grammy, Best Reggae Album, Avrakedabra with Morgan Heritage (2 nominations), as a band member
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