Scores of musicians pay tribute to the late Peter Morgan of Morgan Heritage
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- Scores of musicians have paid tribute to Peter “Peetah” Morgan, the lead vocalist of the Grammy-award-winning Reggae band Morgan Heritage, who died on February 25 at age 46.
- The group issued a statement on social media, announcing his passing.
- “It is out of sincere love that we share that our beloved husband, father, son, and brother and lead singer of Morgan Heritage Peter Anthony Morgan has ascended today,” the group said.
- “Our family thanks you in advance for your overwhelming love and support, and we ask your continued prayers as we go through this process.
- We also ask that you please respect our privacy during this time of healing.” The group did not disclose Peter’s cause of death.
Scores of musicians have paid tribute to Peter “Peetah” Morgan, the lead vocalist of the Grammy-award-winning Reggae band Morgan Heritage, who died on February 25 at age 46.
The group issued a statement on social media, announcing his passing.
“It is out of sincere love that we share that our beloved husband, father, son, and brother and lead singer of Morgan Heritage Peter Anthony Morgan has ascended today,” the group said.
“Our family thanks you in advance for your overwhelming love and support, and we ask your continued prayers as we go through this process. We also ask that you please respect our privacy during this time of healing.”
The group did not disclose Peter’s cause of death.
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Tributes from musicians
Several musicians have paid tribute to the leading voice of Morgan Heritage, including veteran dancehall artist Buju Banton, who said he was working on a special project with Peter for the last two weeks.
Buju Banton:
“Over twenty five years ago, I was invited to listen to a new group on the horizon. I was in NYC. I went to a place called Bushwick, Brooklyn, to listen to this set of new musicians/artists. I was completely in love with the sound, the work ethic and the good vibe I felt. That day I immediately added them to my European Tour dates and would go on to bring that sound to the world with the help of Penthouse’s Donovan Germain,” Buju wrote on Instagram.
“We have always kept it honest with all we have done for our people and people of the world by extension. I spent the last two weeks of your life with you working on a very special project only to wake up today learning that you took a shortcut Peter. I am so saddened by this sudden turn of events. You a totally a reggae music superstar who gave from where our father said we should, our hearts,” he added.
“All those memories, all that laughter, all those tours. I am going to miss you Peter and I will comfort myself with this thought. You cannot come to us but we must come to where you are. Until then Peter, I love you. The brother I never had,” Buju ended.
Maxi Priest
Another veteran in the music industry, reggae singer Maxi Priest, also paid tribute to Peter Morgan, saying: "My heart goes out to the entire Morgan family, loved ones, friends, management, the crew, staff, fans and the entire entertainment world on the passing of my good friend, Peetah Morgan, lead singer of Morgan Heritage. Wow, this is a hard one to take. I am so devastated, I feel cold, stunned, and speechless. ... We’ve lost another gem 💎 . I was so looking forward to meeting out on tour again, my friend and brother. The works you have done, the music that you have brought to this world, and your voice will live on."
Stonebwoy
Ghanaian afrobeats and dancehall Stonebwoy musician referred to the singer as "Uncle Peter" in his post on social media. "Uncle Peter! The Morgan Heritage Family Took Me As Son. Served Me The Opportunity To Open Up For The Band On Tour in 2015. Introducing Me To The International Reggae/Dancehall Audience And Since I Never Look Back.. You Always Introduced Me On Stage with so much Love and Believe And Expressed How Proud You Are Of Me For Championing The Reggae/ Dancehall Genre In Ghana 🇬🇭 With So Much Passion And Investment. And That Alone Is Still Enough Fuel That keeps Me Going.
We Shall Continue To Celebrate You For The Great Impact Created During Your Time Here With Us On The Mission."
Scores of other musicians also paid tribute to Peter Morgan, including Shaggy, Popcaan, Capleton, Tarrus Riley, Stephen Marley, Freddie McGregor, and others.
