jamaican singer Max Romeo (1944) announced his farewell tour called “The Ultimate Tour” and the subsequent release of a commemorative album after almost 60 years of artistic career.
the singer-songwriter, whose real name is Maxwell Livingston Smith, of 78 years, He exposed his plans for this year on his Instagram account, ensuring that he is in good health to say goodbye accordingly.
“After 5 decades of touring and sharing my music with the world, I have decided that it is finally time to take a well-deserved break and retire from touring.. But I know this journey is not just about me, it's about the music, it's about the message, It's about the roots of reggae and it's about you, my faithful followers, who have supported me over the years”, said one of the living legends of reggae.
“I can fondly remember my first UK tour in the late 1980s. 1960 until my tour last year in Europe. I have performed all over the world and received nothing but love from all of you.. To the 78 years, I thank the Most High that I am still healthy and can say goodbye to all of you, correctly”, added romeo.
“the romeo effect”
The tour will start on 30 March in Israel and will run until at least May, with seasons in Greece, Germany, Netherlands, France, Italy, Spain and Switzerland, and will feature the children of Romeo, Is it Y Azizzi, in addition to Droop Lion Y Lutan Fyah as guests.
“It may be the end of an era for me, but reggae music will live on and to embrace this, I have invited Azizzi Romeo and Xana Romeo, to show everything I've taught you about roots. I call it 'The Romeo Effect'”, Romeo expressed in his publication.
Likewise, the announced album is expected to be released during the month of April “to commemorate my journey with all the music you know and love with some very special guests”, said the singer.
Romeo released his latest album, called World of Ghouls, the number 45 of his career, in December of 2021.
His main successes
Max Romeo is known for great successes in his career that include Maccabee Version, War Inna Babylon, Let the Power Fall On I, Chase The Devil y Wet Dream.
This last song -Wet Dream-, with clear sexual allusions, was banned in the BBC, but it led to Romeo being an instant favorite of the “skinheads” in the United Kingdom, where the song stayed in the UK charts for 26 weeks.
