The death of reggae legend Frederick ‘Toots’ Hibbert, the founding singer of Hibbert, Toot and Maythal, has died in a Jamaican hospital. Hibbert, 77, was recently tested by Covid-19.
In a statement, his family said: “Frederick Nathaniel ‘Toots’ Hibbert announces his death peacefully tonight with the greatest heart. [Friday]With family at the University Hospital in the West Indies, Kingston, Jamaica.
Frederick Nathaniel “Toots” Hibert, who was buried with his family at the University Hospital in the West Indies, Kingston, Jamaica, announces his heartfelt death tonight with a heartfelt … pic.twitter.com/zOb6yRpJ7n
– Toots & tweets (oot tutorials) September 12, 2020
“The family and management would like to thank the medical teams and professionals for their care and encouragement and ask them to respect their privacy during their grief.
“Mrs. Hibbert’s wife of 39 years, Mrs. D., seven of eight children.”
Toots and Mytels, who are scheduled to play at the Olympia Theater in Dublin next September, released their first album in less than a decade. Strictly, In August.
They are best known for their hits Pressure drop, Monkey Deer And 54-46 (That’s my number). Their 1968 hit Do the reggae The honor of giving its name to the reggae section.
Here are several tributes:
Legendary Toots Hibbert passed away, and I spoke to him a few weeks ago, and we laughed and shared mutual respect for how much I loved him. He was a father to me, his soul w / fills us with his music / his energy I will never forget him RIP MIGHTY & POWERFUL NYAH FYAH BALL pic.twitter.com/zIofrbYZU0
– Siggy Marley (ig Siggymarley) September 12, 2020
Toots & Metals – Funky Kingston https://t.co/iRNOtswHKN Way YouTube Toots regrets hearing of Hibbert’s death. His music was a constant in our home, growing through tight-up albums. His voice was strong and matched with funk, soul, country and reggae. Relax in power …
– Lenny Henry (en Lenny Henry) September 12, 2020
Such sad news when you wake up on a Saturday morning. The handsome man with the unique voice and beautiful soul is gone. RIP Toots Hibbert. Reggae legend Tootz Hibbert of Tootz and Mytels dies at 77 https://t.co/qu8tQ30MSI
– Selector (2-tone) (S selector) September 12, 2020
We are very sad to hear the Toots pass. A true pioneer who changed his life and brought a lot of joy through music. We lost a real legend. Your music will last forever Frederick Nathaniel “Toots” Hibbert.
AL called#TootsAndTheMaytals pic.twitter.com/mxlSxDWPI5– Trojan Records (rotrojanrecords) September 12, 2020
It is with great sadness that I hear the news that Toots Hibbert passed away last night. He brought a lot of spirit, fun and energy to Ska, Rocksteady and Reggae. Here are the Toots & Myths that performed 54-46 in Winterland, San Francisco in 1975. The whole concert is here https://t.co/YOvVIteSeI pic.twitter.com/H8MJy4oDIl
– Birmingham 81 (Birmingham_81) September 12, 2020
We are waking up to the terrible news of the death of Toots Hibbert. A terrible loss for all of us
Our hearts go out to all his friends, family and fans. Thank you for your life and the music you have given to the world. May you rest in peace, brother x pic.twitter.com/goYyIS19es
– Skylights (S Scalites) September 12, 2020
We are waking up to the terrible news of the death of Toots Hibbert. A terrible loss for all of us
Our hearts go out to all his friends, family and fans. Thank you for your life and the music you have given to the world. May you rest in peace, brother x pic.twitter.com/goYyIS19es
– Skylights (S Scalites) September 12, 2020
RIP tots. X.
What a life, what an amazing freedom fighter and spirit lifter. This talented Tootz Hibbert has influenced our lives from a young age, drawing colors in his music with fireworks such as Monkey Man and Pressure Drop. His music will be active# Toots pic.twitter.com/fCiyncFTFk– Skindred (kSkindredmusic) September 12, 2020
Destructive news about Toot. This great man of music paved the way for many. Let him relax easily, his music will illuminate the world.
Friend, travel well!#TootsHibbert oottootsmaytals Since E Nevillestaple #FromTheSpecials Ug Sugaristaple pic.twitter.com/uOfMA25V0O– Neville Staple from Specials (e Neville Staple) September 12, 2020
Thanks for the incredible music and all the memories. One has been here since 2010 in the West Holts. rest in peace. pic.twitter.com/o7st7Qknib
– Emily Evis (emilyeavis) September 12, 2020
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