KINGSTON, Jamaica - Tony Brevett, a founding member of rocksteady group The Melodians, died Saturday from cancer in a Miami hospital.
Trevor McNaughton, his colleague in the group, told the Jamaica Observer that Brevett was admitted to Florida Memorial Hospital in early August. He said Brevett complained about suffering stomach pains and kidney problems, causing the duo to cancel an August 6 show in Miami.
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Brevett, who was in his late '60s, had lived in New York for several years. He and McNaughton had been performing in the United States this year to celebrate The Melodians' 50th anniversary. Brent Dowe, the group's other original member, died on January 29, 2006 from a heart attack.
In January, The Melodians released the album Lyrics to Riddim produced by Willie Lindo for his Heavy Beat Records label. read more:
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