Mikey Dread | |
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 Mikey Dread performing at the 2006 Winnipeg Ska and Reggae Festival. | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Michael George Campbell |
| Born | 4 June 1954 Port Antonio, Jamaica |
| Died | 15 March 2008 (aged 53) Stamford, Connecticut, United States |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, author, composer, record producer, and broadcaster |
| Years active | 1978–2008 |
| Website | mikeydread.com |
Michael George Campbell (4 June 1954 – 15 March 2008[1]), better known as Mikey Dread,[2] was a Jamaican singer, producer, and broadcaster. He was one of the most influential performers and innovators in reggae music.
- ^ Lusk, Jon (19 March 2008). "Mikey Dread: Renaissance man of reggae". Obituaries. The Independent. Retrieved 19 March 2008.
- ^ Pronounced as /ˈmaɪki drɛd/