Joe Higgs Dies
Joseph Benjamin Higgs, the 'Father of Reggae' who mentored Bob Marley, Peter Tosh, and Bunny Wailer, dies of cancer at Kaiser Hospital in Los Angeles, age 59.
Also on the calendar: Joe Higgs was born — June 3rd
Joseph Benjamin Higgs, the 'Father of Reggae' who mentored Bob Marley, Peter Tosh, and Bunny Wailer, dies of cancer at Kaiser Hospital in Los Angeles, age 59.
Also on the calendar: Joe Higgs was born — June 3rd
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Hawaii Reggae Network is Hawaii's 24/7 reggae radio station, streaming live from Maui.
