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Reggae star Taylor dies at 50 - Jamaica Gleaner.
published: Monday | December 3, 2007

TYRONE TAYLOR, the reggae singer whose 1983 song Cottage in Negril is considered a classic, died on Saturday.

Norman 'Bull Puss' Bryan, a close friend of Taylor's, said Taylor died from prostate cancer in Kingston.

The St. Elizabeth-born Taylor, who was 50 years old, had fallen on hard times. He suffered two strokes in recent years and spoke openly of a substance abuse problem that derailed a promising career.

Taylor's recording career began during the 1970s when he recorded several songs for top-flight producers like Winston 'Niney' Holness. But it was not until the early 1980s that he hit paydirt with Cottage in Negril.

The song, driven by Taylor's soulful delivery and an infectious saxophone solo, was a homage to the West End resort town which became a hang-out for American hippies and college students in the 1970s.

Signature song

Cottage in Negril became his signature song, popping up on reggae compilations from European record companies. It made Taylor a minor star on that continent.

Taylor would record other popular songs, such as a cover of American soul singer Bobby Blue Bland's Members Only and 1994's Rainy Sunset, but he never recaptured the success of Cottage in Negril which was recently covered by singer Duane Stephenson.

Taylor made several futile attempts at a comeback, including an appearance at Rebel Salute in his home parish.




Tyrone Taylor has passed away ... Reggae Vibes.com

Tyrone Taylor, the reggae singer whose 1983 song 'Cottage In Negril' is considered a classic, died on Saturday, December 1st 2007. Producer Norman 'Bull Puss' Bryan, a close friend of Taylor's, said the singer died from prostate cancer in Kingston, Jamaica. The St. Elizabeth-born Taylor, who was 50 years old, had fallen on hard times. He suffered two strokes in recent years and spoke openly of a substance abuse problem that derailed a promising career.

TYRONE TAYLOR... SINGER WITH A GOLDEN SWEET VOICE.

Tyrone Taylor was born in Negril, Jamaica, in 1957. He first ventured in the studio at the tender age of 12 when he recorded 'Delilah' for producer Joe Gibbs. The song surfaced in the UK on the flipside of Dennis Walks' hit 'Having A Party', but being disappointed with the final result of his first recording Taylor drifted among some of Jamaica's top session men, learning to play a number of instruments. One of his most influential benefactors was Willie Lindo who encouraged him to persevere with a career in the music business.

Taylor went on to record with a number of Jamaica's leading producers, notably with Winston 'Niney The Observer' Holness and Jack Ruby, and was signed to Bob Marley's Tuff Gong enterprise. The singer with the golden sweet voice always seemed to do his best"

Grammy® Nomination for Burning Spear

Reggae music icon and international recording artist Winston ‘Burning Spear’ Rodney receives

a

Best Reggae Album

GRAMMY® nomination

for

BURNING SPEAR EXPERIENCE

New York, NY (December 6, 2007) – Burning Music Productions is proud to announce that Reggae music icon and Grammy-winning recording artist Winston ‘Burning Spear’ Rodney (O.D.) has been nominated for a Best Reggae Album Grammy for his 2007 double CD release, Burning Spear Experience. Spear is a previous Grammy winner for his 1999 Calling Rastafari CD and has received 10 nominations for his releases over his career to date. The 50^th Annual Grammy Awards presentation will be held at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, California on Sunday, February 10, 2008 to be broadcast on CBS Television nationwide.

Burning Spear Experience is a two disc, 25 track compilation from Rodney’s own Burning Music Productions featuring rare unreleased tracks, alternative versions and live concert recordings spanning Spear’s career. All tracks on the compilation were chosen by Burning Spear himself. Included is a limited edition bonus DVD and is available exclusively at the Burning Spear Store on his official website, Borders Stores, and all leading music outlets. Burning Spear’s catalog of releases are available on is own Burning Music Productions and Think Indie distribution company.

Burning Spear is scheduled to release his all-new studio album Jah Is Real in early 2008 through his Burning Music Productions.

Keep The Spear Burning !

For more information on the latest Burning Spear news, Burning Sound radio (on Live365.com), joining the Burning Spear Street Team and more -

Visit www.BurningSpear.net

Jay Douglas @ Mod Club

21st. CANADIAN REGGAE MUSIC AWARDS NOMINATIONS

PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ,TO ALL REGGAE RADIO DJ’S AND PROGRAMERS, NEWSPAPER WRITERS, PRODUCERS, PROMOTERS, ETC.

REGGAE INDUSTRY PARTICIPATION DEC.2, 2007

SUGGESTION FOR NOMINATIONS

RE-21^st. CANADIAN REGGAE MUSIC AWARDS NOMINATIONS

Plans for the Twenty (21^st.) Annual Canadian Reggae Music Awards presentation are now underway. This Gala Event will be held on Sunday March 30^th, 2008. At 7pm. at the beautiful JAMAICAN CANADIAN CENTRE 995 ARROW RD. (MAIN BALLROOM) in Toronto, Ontario. Please fill in your suggestions for nomination in the following categories and mail it to the CRMA. 7205 Goreway Drive P.O. Box #59176 Mississauga, Ontario, L4T-4J1 or E-mail to winprods@aol.com before January 15^th, 2008.

CANADIAN REGGAE ARTISTS AWARDS	CANADIAN REGGAE ORIENTED GOSPEL AWARDS
Top Reggae Newcomer (female)	Top Reggae Gospel Singer (female)
Top Reggae Newcomer (male)	Top Reggae Gospel Singer (male)
Top Reggae Band	Top Reggae Gospel CD. / Album
Top Dancehall Style D.J. (female)
Top Dancehall Style D.J. (male)	CANADIAN SOCA / CALYPSO AWARDS
Top Reggae Singer (female)	Top Soca / Calypso CD. / Album
Top Reggae Singer (male)
Top Reggae Producer	TOP INTERNATIONAL REGGAE AWARDS
Top Reggae CD. / Album	Top Reggae CD. / Album
Top Reggae Single	Top Reggae Single
SPECIAL AWARDS	SPECIAL AWARDS
Canadian Awards of Merit	The PETER TOSH Memorial Award
International Awards of Merit	The BOB MARLEY Memorial Award
Canadian Radio D.J. Award (For playing the most Canadian Reggae Artists)	Notes:

NOTE: A LIST OF NOMINATIONS WILL BE RELEASED ON JANUARY 30^TH. 2008 AT 9:00 PM. AT A SPECIAL NOMINATION RELEASE PARTY. THE VENUE WILL BE ANNOUNCED AT A LATER DATE.

Regards

Winston Hewitt, Producer / Coordinator. C.R.M.A. P.O.BOX.59176 Mississauga, Ontario, L4T-4J1

For more information, please call 905-270-8675. E-mail winprods@aol.com

Burning Spear receives Order of Distinction

(left to right): Bootsy Collins, Burning Spear, and Bernie Worrell in studio

Reggae music icon Burning Spear receives Order of Distinction (O.D.) award in Jamaica /
Readies new studio album for early 2008 release


New York (October 31, 2007) – Reggae music icon and Grammy-winning recording artist Winston ‘Burning Spear’ Rodney was bestowed the Order of Distinction (O.D.) upon him by the Jamaican Government earlier this month on Heroes Day, in recognition of his service through music to the Jamaican society. “This award was a long time coming and was forst initiated by journalist Devon Evans from St Ann, my home parries, and I am glad to receive the honor,” says Spear. Rodney has led the way musically, in keeping with another Jamaican hero, Marcus Garvey‘s spirit and message alive, and in advocating through his songs. Through the teachings of Garvey, combined with his own life experiences, Burning Spear has endeavored to educate, inform, and uplift people around the world with his message of self-determination and self-reliance for all African descendants.


Spear has also been busy in the studio the past few months recording tracks for his all-new studio album targeted for early 2008 release. Joining him in the studio performing on several of the album tracks were Parliament-Funkadelic legends bassist Bootsy Collins and keyboard maestro Bernie Worrell. Spear comments, “I think I needed something different for the new album and the vibe working with them was very strong like we had worked together for many years.”


A new 2 disc, 25 track compilation titled the Burning Spear Experience from Burning Music Productions was released recently with rare unreleased tracks, alternative versions and live concert recordings spanning Spear’s career. All tracks on the compilation were chosen by Burning Spear himself. Included is a limited edition bonus DVD and is available exclusively at the Burning Spear Store on his official website, Borders Stores, and all leading music outlets. Burning Spear’s catalog of releases is available on is own Burning Music Productions and Think Indie distribution companies.


Tune in to the brand new Burning Sound radio station at LIVE365.com. Watch for upcoming live shows, unreleased tracks, new dubs, rare tracks, re-mixes, interviews and more from the legendary Burning Spear. All brought to you by the man himself, Winston Rodney. Keep The Spear Burning !


For more information on the latest news, Burning Sound radio, joining the Burning Spear Street Team and more - Visit www.BurningSpear.net