Lloyd Brevett
Lloyd Brevett (born August 1, 1931 in Kingston (Jamaica) , † May 3, 2012 in Saint Andrew Parish ) was a Jamaican musician and pioneer of Ska music.
Brevett played the double bass at a young age ; He was taught by his father, who was a musician in a big band that also played jazz . Lloyd Brevett was initially influenced by Slam Stewart and worked a. a. in Sonny Bradshaw's jazz band , but also performed with traveling musicians. Brevett was one of the founding members of The Skatalites in 1964 . After the Skatalites collapsed in 1965, Brevett and other musicians formed the Soul Brothers , which later became the Soul Vendors . In 1975 the Skatalites reunited for the first time to record Brevett's solo album, African Roots . Brevett has played with the reformed band since 1983, before leaving them in 2004 after a dispute with other band members.
Brevett was a Rastafarian and the brother of Tony Brevett , a member of The Melodians .
In 2001 he received the Jamaican Order of Distinction and in 2010 the Silver Musgrave Medal of the Institute of Jamaica.
In 2012 he was recognized by the Jamaica Reggae Industry Association for his life's work. His son Okeene accepted the award for him. A little later, in February 2012, his son was shot dead on the doorstep.
Lloyd Brevett suffered a stroke in March 2012 and died in May 2012.
Web links
- Ska pioneer Lloyd Brevett dies . In: BBC News online from May 4, 2012 (English)
- David V. Moskowitz: Brevett, LLoyd (c. 1955–) In: Caribbean Popular Music. An Encyclopedia of Reggae, Mento, Ska, Rock Steady and Dancehall , p. 41 (English) ( digitized version )
- Lloyd Brevett, bass player in Jamaican Ska Band, Dies at 80 - Obituary In: The New York Times May 3, 2012
Individual evidence
- ↑ Interview with L. Brevett
- ↑ Barbara Gayle: Skatalites Lloyd Brevett is dead In: go-jamaica.com (English)
- ↑ Family distraught over Lloyd Brevett's death . In: Jamaica Observer online from May 3, 2012 (English)
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Brevett, Lloyd |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Jamaican musician |
| DATE OF BIRTH | August 1, 1931 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Kingston (Jamaica) |
| DATE OF DEATH | May 3, 2012 |
| Place of death | Saint Andrew Parish |