The legendary Jamaican musician Stephen “Cat” Coore, co-founder of the legendary reggae band Third World and one of Jamaica's most respected musicians, He passed away suddenly on Sunday night at his 69 year old, impacting the reggae scene with the announcement issued by his family hours ago.
Coore, Born the 6 April 1956, He was the guitarist and cellist of Third World for more than 50 years. Founding member and musical director of the iconic reggae band, whose pioneering fusion of reggae, soul, funk, Pop and rock helped shape the reggae-fusion sound and propelled Jamaican music globally..
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Under his musical leadership, The group achieved international recognition with timeless classics such as “Now That We’ve Found Love”, “96 Degrees in the Shade” Y “Try Jah Love”, becoming one of Jamaica's longest-running and most successful bands.
Celebrated for his exceptional musicality, compositional brilliance and deep musical knowledge, Coore was widely regarded as a cultural ambassador who elevated reggae music and inspired generations of artists at home and abroad..
In recognition of his outstanding contribution to Jamaican culture and the creative arts, Coore was awarded the Order of Distinction (FROM) by the Government of Jamaica, in honor of his decades of service to music and his role in promoting Jamaica's cultural legacy around the world.
The world reggae scene has reacted to his departure, with publications by artists such as Burning Spear, Aston barret, Sean Paul, The Skatalites, Steel Pulse, among others, so also the first authority of Jamaica, the first Minister Andrew Holness.
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