Bass player of The Skatalites Lloyd Brevett is dead.

Music News understands that Lloyd, who had been ailing for some time, died at the Andrews Memorial Hospital in St Andrew early this morning.

Veteran broadcaster Bob Clarke reflects on Lloyd’s life and legacy.

The 80-year-old suffered a series of seizures and strokes following the February 26 murder of his son, Okeene, in the Seaview Gardens community of St Andrew. Lloyd’s son had just returned home after collecting a lifetime achievement award on his behalf.