Mighty Diamonds | |
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| Background information | |
| Origin | Kingston, Jamaica |
| Genres | Roots reggae |
| Years active | 1969–2022 |
| Labels | Free World Music |
| Past members | Lloyd "Judge" Ferguson Donald "Tabby" Shaw Fitzroy "Bunny" Simpson |
| Website | https://www.youtube.com/@themightydiamondsofficial/about |
The Mighty Diamonds were a Jamaican harmony trio, recording roots reggae with a strong Rastafarian influence. The group was formed in 1969 and were best known for their 1976 debut album, Right Time, produced by Joseph Hoo Kim, and the 1979 release, Deeper Roots.
On March 29, 2022, their lead singer, Donald "Tabby" Shaw, was shot dead in a drive-by shooting.[1] On April 1, 2022, Fitzroy "Bunny" Simpson died.[2] They disbanded shortly afterwards.
- ^ "'Mighty Diamonds' lead singer among two killed in drive-by shooting". The Gleaner. 30 March 2022. Retrieved 18 April 2022.
- ^ "Fitzroy "Bunny Diamond" Simpson of The Mighty Diamonds Passed Away". South Florida Caribbean News. 2 April 2022. Retrieved 18 April 2022.