Sly Dunbar, reggae drummer, dies at 73

Two-time Grammy Award-winning reggae drummer Sly Dunbar, known for his work with Bob Marley and as part of the duo Sly & Robbie, has died at 73, as announced by his wife. Dunbar, along with bassist Robbie Shakespeare, was instrumental in shaping reggae music and played on iconic tracks for artists like Black Uhuru and Grace Jones. He won two Grammys, including one for Black Uhuru’s “Anthem” in 1985, and co-founded Taxi Records in 1980. His influence on modern music was widely acknowledged, with many citing him as a pivotal figure in reggae.

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