Jimmy Cliff, one of the most prominent and beloved proponents of reggae music, has died at the age of 81.

RIP, legend!

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Sad news, RIP Jimmy.

RIP

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Jimmy Cliff - Wild World (1970)







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RIP, Jimmy.

- Doxa

RIP.

I was lucky to see him live at the Nice Jazz Fest in 2003 12 hours after seeing The Stones in a theatre.

What a legend! The Harder They Come soundtrack is one of the best records ever made.

LIVE FOREVER Jimmy

Rest in peace, Jimmy Cliff

sad news,may you rest in peace Jimmy.

A true legend of (reggae) music. One of the greats. He sang so many great songs that there are simply too many to list. He was also a kind spirit that transmitted positive vibrations only. I can't tell you how much I listened to him. I love Bob Marley, Peter Tosh, Desmond Dekker, Gregory Isaacs, Toots & The Maytals and others, they were all great, but one could argue that Jimmy was as influential for reggae as Bob Marley. A huge influence. I will play some of his songs tonight. I'm sure that Keith will light up a spliff in his honor as well. I think They Harder They Come is one of his all time favorite albums. Rightly so!

I have told this story before, but I saw Cliff at the Roxy in LA. He and the band were wonderful. The sound was spot on. Look at a player and you could hear what they played exactly. Ian Dury opened for Cliff. Ronnie and Jo sat the next table over. After Dury's set they went backstage or upstairs. Ronnie was having a good time. A second nod for the THTC soundtrack. Love that record.

Amen to all above

GOB

Hello,

I think Jimmy's music is something beyond reggae, an exquisite blend of soul, pop and reggae of course. Saw him live here in Argentina and had the chance to shake hands with him after the concert.

Hope some day , sooner than later, somebody take care of his discography.

Goobye to a great songwriter !!!!!!!!!

Bye
Fernando

Sad to hear never got to see the great man in concert…..Will nod also to “The harder they come”A Brilliant record….We have lost many Jamaican Musicians and legends in the last few years….Peace.M