Peter Anthony Morgan, known as “Peetah”, was the son of Jamaican musician Denroy Morgan.
Peter Anthony Morgan, lead singer of reggae band Morgan Heritage, has died. The artist, who often called himself “Peetah”, was 46 years old, according toAssociated Pressalthough the statement shared on social media by his family did not specify his age.
“ It is out of sincere love that we share that our husband, father, son, brother and Morgan Heritage singer Peter Anthony Morgan rose todaywe can read in the family’s statement. Jah comes to save us from ourselves because love is the only way. »
The cause of death was not mentioned.
Anthony Morgan was the son of Jamaican musician Denroy Morgan, who died in 2022. He performed in Morgan Heritage alongside his siblings Una Morgan, Roy “Gramps” Morgan, Nakhamyah “Lukes” Morgan and Memmalatel “Mr. Mojo” Morgan. At the time of his death, he was one of three active members of the group, along with Gramps and Mr. Mojo.
The musician was born in Brooklyn but raised in Massachusetts, where he began playing music as a child. It was during a visit to their father’s birthplace in Jamaica that the siblings really began to find their rhythm. With Morgan at the helm as lead singer, Morgan Heritage became known for his soulful vocals and harmonies.
Morgan Heritage has been nominated for two Grammy Awards during his career. Their album Strictly Rootsreleased in 2015, received the award for best reggae album.
“ Our family thanks you in advance for your extraordinary love and support, and we ask that you continue to pray as we go through this processconcluded the Morgan family in their press release. We also ask that you respect our privacy during this healing time. »
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