Jamaican Reggae group Morgan Heritage is in mourning following the loss of their patriarch Denroy Morgan.
Morgan is said to have died from cancer at his home in Lawrenceville, Georgia, on March 3, 2022 at the age of 76.
The group announced the passing of the veteran Reggae musician this past weekend in a statement shared on their social media platforms. They describe the patriarch as their light, source of love and joy all their lives.
In the statement, the family asked for prayers and privacy as they go through this time of healing. They also thanked fans for their continued love and support.
Morgan’s legacy may best be cited through the lives and careers of his 30 children, which include the sibling musical groups Morgan Heritage and LMS. whom he managed and performed with for many years. More recently he established his own Abrahamic Covenant Family Ministry.
His career in music began in the late ’60s, playing reggae and rocksteady with a band called the Mad Creators after migrating to New York. By 1974, Morgan had co-founded the Black Eagles Band, whose original line-up released a handful of singles and the album Warning, in 1978.
Morgan’s breakthrough came in 1981 with the dancefloor smash “I’ll Do Anything for You,” an early fusion of R&B, rap, and reggae styles, which earned him a two album deal with RCA Records. A reggae version of the hit was later released as the lead single to his 1998 VP Records album Salvation. Theocracy Reign (2009), and Link Up To Ethiopia (2011) continued the association with the label.
