Toots Hibbert’s Passing – “We’ve Lost One of the Head Cornerstones of Jamaican Music.”

At the age of 77, reggae pioneer, Frederick “Toots” Hibbert took his last breath. The cause of death has not been disclosed, but according to Rolling Stone magazine, he had been hospitalized in August for symptoms consistent with the coronavirus. Hibbert is credited with the fusion of soul music and reggae. Tributes have poured in from around the world, signaling the massive impact his career had on the global music industry.

Rock and Roll legend, Mick Jagger has paid tribute to Hibbert, calling the death of the Maytals singer “a great loss to the whole music world.”

“So sad to hear of Toots Hibbert’s passing,” Jagger wrote on social media. “When I first heard ‘Pressure Drop‘ that was a big moment.”

The Rolling Stones singer, in a statement issued to Rolling Stones said, “He was a great singer with a really powerful voice who influenced everyone in the early days of reggae. He was a great stage performer. So full of energy and vitality always giving a top class performance that I was lucky enough to witness.”

Reggae and dancehall artist, Buju Banton in a simple social media post wrote, “My brother. With so much love. Rest well.”

Lovers Rock master, Beres Hammond also paid tribute to Hibbert, saying the world has lost one of the head cornerstones of Jamaican music.

Hibbert passed away on Friday, September 11th.