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Date: Sep 30 01:07:28 2011
Reggae Legend Leonard Dillon of The Ethiopians Dead at 68


Leonard Dillon, the legendary Reggae artist and frontman for The Ethiopians passed away this week at the age of 68.  According to Dillon's daughter, Patrice Dillon, he died in her home in Jamaica after a long battle with cancer.  Dillon began his music career as Jack Sparrow in the 60s, releasing several popular ska songs, including "Bull Whip" featuring a young Bob Marley on backup vocals.  Dillon later went on to form The Ethiopians, a reggae and ska trio famous for the hits "Train to Skaville" and "Everything Crash".  Dillon is survived by seven children.

 




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