Peetah Morgan performing at the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival in May 2023.Photo:Erika Goldring/Getty
Erika Goldring/Getty
Reggae musician Peter Anthony “Peetah” Morgan, who fronted the Grammy-winning group Morgan Heritage, has died. He was 46.
“It is out of sincere love that we share that our beloved husband, father, son, and brother and lead singer of Morgan Heritage Peter Anthony Morgan has ascended today February 25th, 2024. Jah come and save us from ourselves because love is the only way,” the statement read.
It continued, “Our family thanks you in advance for your overwhelming love and support, and we ask for your continued prayers as we go through this process. We also ask that you please respect our privacy during this time of healing. Thank you! The Morgan Family”
Peetah Morgan performing with Morgan Heritage in Nashville in 2017.Terry Wyatt/Getty
Terry Wyatt/Getty
Morgan was the son of reggae musician Denroy Morgan, who died in 2022. He and his siblings Una, Roy “Gramps,” Nakhamyah “Lukes” and Memmalatel “Mr. Mojo” formed Morgan Heritage, and released their debut albumMiraclein 1994.
The group released more than a dozen records over the years, and in 2016, won best reggae album at the Grammy Awards, forStrictly Roots.
Upon the release of their albumLegacyin 2021, Morgan spoke about Morgan Heritage’s lasting impact in thebiographysection of the group’s website.
“This album gives listeners a chance to take a deep dive into what the career of Morgan Heritage has given to humanity from our heart and soul for over the years” he said. “It means the world to us because we know how much people around the world love and appreciate what we do and with thisLegacyalbum, you truly get to understand why.”
Mr. Mojo, Peetah and Gramps of Morgan Heritage in April 2023.Slaven Vlasic/Getty
Slaven Vlasic/Getty
Jamaican Prime Minister Andrew Holness alsosaid on Xthat his heart was “heavy to learn of the passing of Peetah Morgan of the world renowned Morgan Heritage.”
“I send my deep condolences to the Morgan family as they grieve this tremendous loss which is also a colossal loss for Jamaica and for Reggae Music. Our country is grateful for his life and contribution and the sharing of his exceptional musical talent which touched each of us,” Holness wrote. “I pray for the family’s peace and comfort during this unimaginably difficult time.”
source: people.com
