Alex Haley — born on August 11, 1921 in Ithaca, New York. Journalist and author whose works of historical fiction and reportage depicted the struggles of African-Americans. He became famous with the publication of the novel Roots. He was an exceptionally bright and gifted student, he graduated from high school at the age of 15. [...]
Lloyd Brevett, Bassist for The Skatalites Band, Dies at 80
May 4, 2012 | Posted by
The Skatalites lost yet another founding member, with Lloyd Brevett’s passing yesterday morning at the Andrews Memorial Hospital in St Andrew. Brevett was 80 years old. His passing leaves Lester Sterling, trumpet and saxophone player, as the lone surviving founding member of The Skatalites. The rastafarian double bassist who produced two Skatalites albums, African Roots [...]
