RIP: Johnny Nash dies at 80
The reggae and pop music legend was best known for his 1970s hit, 'I Can See Clearly Now'.
Tributes are pouring in for legendary reggae star, Johnny Nash.
The hitmaker died at his home in Houston on Tuesday at the age of 80. According to media reports, he died due to natural causes. His death was announced by his son.
Nash rose to fame in the 1950s. His song 'I Can See Clearly Now' became a big hit in the 1970s. The song topped the charts and became a huge success in the United States. His other hits include: 'A Very Special Love', ' Hold Me Tight', 'Let's Be Friends', 'I Dream Of You', 'Let's Get Lost', and ' I Wish I Knew'.
One of his greatest achievement was that he became the first non-Jamaican singer to record reggae music in Kingston, Jamaica.
Nash worked closely with Bob Marley.
RIP Johnny Nash. Here’s a fantastic photo of him and Bob Marley playing at a school in Peckham in 1972. It was taken by Keith Baugh, the art teacher who invited them there. He tells the story on this lovely clip from The One Show https://t.co/Cm8ypn8Fqa pic.twitter.com/C6BRU31odH
— Birmingham 81 (@Birmingham_81) October 7, 2020
Tributes keep pouring in for the star.
Johnny Nash was one of the first non-Jamaicans to record reggae and worked with Bob Marley early in his career. Rest well, legend, and thank you for the music. 🙏🏾 https://t.co/9T6xfyGFKL
— Nadine White (@Nadine_Writes) October 7, 2020
R.I.P to the reggae legend Johnny Nash. One of the artists who made me fall in love with lovers rock and reggae music in the early 70s. So many amazing tunes and a voice like silk. I have never really known a time with reggae music. He was one of the greatest. #JohnnyNash
— Boy George (the truth is in your breath) (@BoyGeorge) October 7, 2020
So sad to hear the passing of #Reggae singer-song writer #JohnnyNash 🎼🎤 Here's @donnyosmond with his wonderful cover of Johnny's million selling anthem #ICanSeeClearlyNow 🎶 #RIPJohnnyNash & continue making beautiful music in heaven 🙏❤#WednesdayThoughts pic.twitter.com/hpeKPD1nU6
— Donny Osmond Fan Account (@DonnyFanAccount) October 7, 2020
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