Remembering the entertainers who passed on in 2010

CaribbeanFever and FeverEyes will reflect on some of the highlights of 2010. Today we look at the personalities who have left us - both in Jamaica and on the international scene.

Sugar Minott
On Sunday, July 11 Jamaicans woke up to the shocking news that Reggae stalwart Sugar Minot had made the transition from life to death. The 'Herbman Hustling' singer will surely be missed.

Gregory Isaacs
October 25 will never be forgotten as it is the day that the cool ruler Gregory Isaacs made his exit from this world. What can we say this one is a really hard blow to take in Reggaeland.

Rex Nettleford
Cultural icon Professor Rex Nettleford died on February 1 leaving behind a rich legacyin the cultural arena that will always be remembered.

Sonia Pottinger
Female producer Sonia Pottinger Passed away in the first week of November. She has produced some of the hottest rocksteady songs and leaves behind an imnpressive catalogue of musical works.

Oneil Edwards
No amount of good wishes and prayers could have prevented the inevitable, Voicemail's Oneil Edward succumbed to his injuries in May of this year leaving behind a void in the dancehall.

On the international scene R&B crooner Teddy Pendergrass died on January 13 leaving behind millions of fans who grooved to his soulful love songs.
Listed below are others who 'dropped out' for the year on the international circuit.

Lena Horne - May 9

Marvin Isley, June 6

Gary Coleman - May 28

Gurru - April 19

Malinda Sap, September 9

Robert Wilson - August 15

Huddy Coombs - Oct 13

Apache - January 22

Solomon Burke - Oct 10

Bobby Farrell of (Boney M) Dec 30

Teena Marie- Dec 26

Alphonsus "Arrow" Cassell

The Soca KING of the world won global fame with his 1982 hit "Hot Hot Hot," died September 15th. He was 60.

Troydon “Blazer Dan” Cruickshank,

Gunned down in cold blood at 31 while liming in the yard of his home with friends on October 22nd. Some of his popular soca hits include “Wrong Timing”, “Stages” and “Crazy Wine”. He was also on the Parang scene with “Tantie Eulyn”. His song “Be Mine Tonight” was a hit at the 2007 Groovy Soca Monarch competition.

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Comment by Whatta Gwan on January 16, 2011 at 11:43am: RIP 2 ALL <3

Comment by Kim Wilson on January 2, 2011 at 3:20pm: I thought the previous two years were tough for lost artists and iconic figures, but R.I.P. for the 2010 people who have gone on to Glory...

Comment by deborah rollerson on January 1, 2011 at 11:04pm: RIP

Comment by BUG on January 1, 2011 at 11:13am: THESE PEOPLE LEFT A MARK, RIP. !! For 2011 "Busy Living Or Busy Dying" http://locksmithrecords.biz

Comment by selahcity on December 31, 2010 at 11:48pm: greeting ,as we reflex on the pass, we must now look to the future and ask our self as carribean people what do we have to offer the world today outside of music and crime. Check out this link {himchurch.org} and reply

Comment by CobraFire on December 31, 2010 at 9:38pm: May Their Soul Rest In Heavenly Peace.

Comment by camie from the bronx on December 31, 2010 at 9:08pm: One never know's how good it is until it is gorne from you... Sleep in Heavenly Peace!!!!!!!