When someone dies, it’s easy to sensationalize the tragic aspects of their life — the flaws and foibles we all fall prey to in one way or the other. It’s no different for legendary reggae singer Gregory Isaacs. You can dig into the stories about how drugs made his life hell; it’s a good cautionary [...]
All About Jazz — JULY 15, 1951OCTOBER 25, 2010
Reggae legend Gregory Isaacs passed away this morning at his home in London after a year-long battle with lung cancer. He was 59 years... more info
All About Jazz — One of the genre's major stars in the 1970s, the 'Cool Ruler' had a polished sound and lyrics that focused on tales of love. He was also known for his designer suits and ... more info
Allmusic Blog — When someone dies, it’s easy to sensationalize the tragic aspects of their life — the flaws and foibles we all fall prey to in one way or the other. It’s no differe... more info
XLR8R — A man who has been described as "the most exquisite vocalist in reggae," Jamaican-born Gregory "Cool Ruler" Isaacs passed away today in London after a year-long battle wi... more info
Guardian Music — Reggae musician known as the Cool Ruler who scored a big hit with Night NurseGregory Isaacs, who has died of cancer aged 59, was one of reggae music's most popular singer... more info
E! Online — Gregory Isaacs, the dancehall legend nicknamed Cool Ruler whose 1982 album Night Nurse made him one of the most popular Jamaican reggae exports of the late '70s and '80s,... more info
ContactMusic — Reggae star GREGORY ISAACS has died at the age of 59.The Jamaican singer, best known for his 1982 track Night Nurse, passed away at his London home on Monday... more info
Guardian Music — The reggae musician, best known for his song Night Nurse, passed away at his London home after a long illnessReggae musician Gregory Isaacs has died aged 59. The Jamaican... more info
ContactMusic — Reggae singer Gregory Isaacs has died. The Jamaican singer - best known for his 1982 track 'Night Nurse'- has passed away this morning (25.10.10) aged 59 after a... more info
L.A. Times - Entertainment — One of the genre's major stars in the 1970s, the 'Cool Ruler' had a polished sound and lyrics that focused on tales of love. He was also known for his designer suits and ... more info
Pop Crunch — Reggae singer Gregory Isaacs died at his home in London early Monday following a year-long battle against lung cancer. He was 60. A prolific recording artist who collabor... more info