“Drummie left us to join our ancestors, leaving a huge void both personally and professionally,” the band said in a statement Friday.
British reggae group Angus “Drummie Zeb” Gaye. The lead singer of British reggae group Aswad, died Friday, according to a statement from the group. Gay is 62 years old.
“It is with good regret and loss that we must announce the passing of our brother Angus ‘Drummie’ Gaye,” the statement said. “Drummie is the lead singer of the legendary band Aswad. And is loved and respect by his family, friends and colleagues.”
The statement add that more information about his death will be released later. The statement continued, “On behalf of his family and Aswad – we ask that their privacy be respected at this heartbreaking time.”
“Drummie left us to join our ancestors, leaving a huge void both personally and professionally,” the statement concluded. This popular reggae band was form by the trio of Brinsley “Dan” Forde vocals and rhythm guitar, Gaye (vocals and drums) and bassist Tony “Gad” Robinson.
Aswad made history in the 1970s as the first British reggae artist to sign with the international label Island Records.
Together the band released 15 albums over two decades and became one of the most popular British reggae acts. His biggest hits were “Don’t Turn Around” also “Give a Little Love” from his 1988 album Distant Thunder. Also around the world,” wrote the band’s management, Spain Music, on the band’s page on their website. “Aswad is still the supplier of the British reggae scene after more than 25 years. And will continue to blossom into the next millennium.”
Spain Music did not immediately respond to a request for comment.