Reggae Singer Leroy Gibbons Dead At 74

Beloved reggae singer Leroy Gibbons, whose given name is Leroy Gibbon, died of a suspected heart attack after he collapsed at a studio in Hanover on Tuesday morning. The This Magic Moment singer was 74 years old.

“Ah me bredrin , he was a jovial person, a genuine gentleman, someone with compassion and understanding, reasoning ability, I don’t know how far his education, highly intelligent and a very nice person. All of us get along with him, is a man anytime the youths call on him, he helps, he is not a mean or a wicked or a selfish man,” veteran artist Major Mackerel told DancehallMag.

“He was just a genuine singer that sings within the soul of his generosity,” Mackerel added.

One of Gibbons’ last memorable performances was at Original Dancehall Thursday in February of this year.

Condolences have been pouring in on social media from fans and well-wishers following news of the singer’s death. Gringo was one of the first artists to post news of the singer’s death on his WhatsApp profile. Dozens of other artists such as Singa J followed, flooding social media with tributes, further underlining just how beloved Gibbons was in the reggae music community.

The Rub-A-Dub Tuesday team shared on their Instagram page.

“#LeroyGibbons #RIPLeroyGibbon. S.I.P /RIP Leroy Gibbon @leroy.gibbon from #RubADubTuesdayz family. Can’t believe we lost another one. What is going on this year? We lost another. 😢 Condolences to his family,” the page said.

Born September 18th, 1950, Leroy Gibbons burst on the dancehall scene in the mid-1980s with his strong voice and Lovers Rock style. He fell in with the Jammys camp, performing over the King Jammys sound system regularly and recording the popular album “This Magic Moment” for the label as well.

Based in Canada in recent years, Gibbons made headlines in 2017 when he was shot in the left buttock. The bullet exited through his groin, leaving him with a fractured pelvic bone. Gibbons was discharged from hospital approximately two weeks later and made a full recovery, wowing fans at stage shows all over the world.

Known for his electrifying performances, he left an indelible mark on the music scene and was best known for hits such as Four Season Lover, Little More Like You, Samfie Girl and others.