JIMMY RILEY DEAD AT 68′ YEARS YOUNG

Photo:  Jimmy Riley

By: C. Harrison/March 30, 2016

He was born Martin James Norman Riley. He came into this world May 22, 1954. His light stop shining March 23, 2016 in New York. He has one son International Reggae Artist Tarrus Riley. In this world his music was his beacon and to this end, his beacon will continue to live. A funeral service will be held for him in Jamaica W I, April 5, 2016 at Half Way Three Road, Kingston.

Never meeting him personally, I have seen him performed once. I have listen to his records and hear others talk about him, never once did I hear anyone utter a bad reference about him or demonized him in any fashion. Moreover, in the Reggae Fraternity…call the Reggae Music Industry,  you can’t go too far without someone mentioning the veteran Jimmy Riley.  A Reggae Star in his own rights he contributed to the Reggae Industry, on his own terms in his own way;  and has an Ambassador for the continuation of Reggae Music, this Stalwart helped to launch Reggae to the world, putting it on the global map.

Jimmy  was a solo artist and was a member of the Sensations, thereafter he joined the Uniques. His top albums included:  “Sexual healing”  “Lay Lady Lay”  “Pull Up Selector”  “Love & Devotion” “Loving You” “Rock On” and “Live It To Know It.” His legacy and music, will live on through the generations to come.

He is is to be commented for his contribution, a job well done. He will be missed….his eyes are close, his physical form is no longer here, he has accentuated unto the heavens but his blessings reign.

Bundi Corpe Media would like to send Respects and condolences to Tarrus Riley, his friends and Family. Jimmy Riley R.I.P. too soon