Is Sugar Minott alive?

Deceased (1956–2010)
Sugar Minott/Living or Deceased

What happened Sugar Minott?

Minott died on 10 July 2010 at the University Hospital of the West Indies in St. Andrew Parish, Jamaica, after being admitted earlier that day. The cause of death remains undisclosed. He had been affected by a heart condition since early 2009, and cancelled several performances in May 2010 due to chest pains.

How old was Sugar Minott when he died?

54 years (1956–2010)
Sugar Minott/Age at death
Reggae Elder Sugar Minott Dies At 54 Minott’s first album, Live Loving, had a massive influence on Jamaican reggae, ragga and dub music — and, by extension, American hip-hop. The singer and producer died in Kingston Saturday. He was 54.

What is Sugar Minott real name?

Lincoln Barrington Minott
Sugar Minott/Full name
The singer, real name Lincoln Barrington Minott, launched his career in the late 1960s as part of reggae trio The African Brothers. He had a number four hit in the UK in March 1981 with Good Thing Going, a cover of a Michael Jackson song.

What was the cause of sugar Minotts death?

The cause of death remains undisclosed. He had been affected by a heart condition since early 2009, and cancelled several performances in May 2010 due to chest pains.

How did Earl Minott of Ragga Steve Die?

Ragga Steve has taken full control of the sound with Earl Minott in the UK. Minott died on 10 July 2010 at the University Hospital of the West Indies in St. Andrew Parish, Jamaica, after being admitted earlier that day. The cause of death remains undisclosed.

What was the name of Sugar Minott’s second album?

It was followed in 1979 with a second album, Showcase, which included his singles that had been omitted from the first album. The Bittersweet album followed, and then the third album of 1979, Ghetto-ology, which saw a return to roots reggae. Roots Lovers (1980) saw a move towards lovers rock, which was a UK hit.

When did Sugar Minott do his charity concert?

In May 2012, a charity concert was held at his former home commemorating his birthday, with Minott’s children (who include daughter Tamar, aka Pashon) joined by Bounty Killer, Sizzla, Beenie Man, Junior Reid, Ken Boothe and John Holt. Proceeds went to the Youthman Promotions Music Centre and other causes helping local poor people.