Max Romeo, the influential Jamaican vocalist, passed away at age 80 due to heart complications. Renowned for his songs critiquing Jamaica's socio-economic disparities, he gained fame through hits like "War Ina Babylon" and "Chase the Devil." Romeo's career spanned decades, marked by collaborations with renowned artists like the Rolling Stones. He also supported aspiring musicians by opening a recording studio. Born Maxwell Smith in 1944, his tumultuous early life shaped his artistry, leading to chart successes and a lasting legacy in reggae music.
Max Romeo, who died on Friday aged 80 from complications related to a heart condition, was one of Jamaica's most celebrated vocalists; critiquing the island's pervasive class divides.
His determined courtship of a local girl earned him the nickname Romeo and after the Emotions disbanded, he got his first taste of international fame through the ribald Wet Dream.
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