R.I.P. Reggae pioneer Max Romeo (“Chase the Devil”) dies at the age of 80

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    Reggae pioneer Max Romeo (“Chase the Devil”) dies at the age of 80 - Date of death: 11.4.2025

    Born in: St. D'Acre, St. Ann, Middlesex, Jamaica | died in: Saint Andrew Parish, Surrey, Jamaica
    cause of death: heart complications

    Played with: The Rolling Stones, The Upsetters
    Musical skill: vocals
    Own record: War ina Babylon & other record: Emotional Rescue
    Film: Reggae Britannia

    Max Romeo - Wet Dream (UK chart hit from 1969)

    Max Romeo - Chase The Devil
     
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    True great spirit. Will be missed.
     
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    Max Romeo - Put me in the mood (1968)

    Max Romeo - Black equality (1971)

    Max Romeo whole show Sierra Nevada World Music Fest June 24 2018
     
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    Heard his music during the long drives between cities in GTA: San Andreas. Over and over again. Great, formative stuff.

    RIP!
     
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    One of d best elders in Jahmusic.May his soul rest in paradise
     
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    i lived near to him, my grandfather wrote a song for him in the 80s, he's a great singer and legend in jamaica.
     
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    Together with Lee Perry, legends are now gone...
     
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