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R.I.E.P Vivien Clarke
19 MAY 2024
The UK Reggae History team are saddened to learn about the passing of Vivien Clarke. Sincere condolences to family, friends and fans. We felt honoured that she supported the 1970’s Lovers Rock UK Exhibition at BBMC Willesden, London in 2022 and again in 2023 at the Windrush Generation Legacy Association unit in Croydon where she was interviewed by Paulette Tajah.
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R.I.E.P Chev Mastin
8 DECEMBER 2023
So sad to learn about the passing of Chev Mastin. Sincere condolences to his family. Colin Brown interviewed him along with his ‘Natural Mystic’ band mate Dexter Lindo in March this year 2023. So pleased he was able to share the story of his musical journey with us at the 1970’s Lovers Rock UK Exhibition at the Windrush Generation Legacy Association unit in Croydon, England. Chev attended the first 1970’s Lovers Rock UK Exhibition at BBMC Willesden, London in 2022, he was so pleased to see his band Natural Mystic had been recognised.
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R.I.E.P Les McNeil
14 JUNE 2023
The 1970’s Lovers Rock Team are sorry to learn of the passing of Les McNeil a member of the group Tradition (Sunset 13th June 2023). An interview with Les at the 1970’s Lovers Rock UK Exhibition at the Windrush Generation Legacy Association unit in Croydon, England was scheduled to take on the 4th March 2023, owing to illness he could not attend. Tradition band mate Paul Dawkins stepped in and did a telephone interview. We prayed that Les would make a speedy recovery, sadly that was not to be. We send our heartfelt condolences to his family, friends and fans at this difficult time. May he Rest In Eternal Peace.
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