RIP Lucky Dube: 1964-2007
The world loses another great musician. In a senseless & random act of violence, South African reggae star Lucky Dube was shot and killed outside of Johannesburg yesterday in an attempted carjacking – in front of his children, mind you. What a wonderful world we live in…
Lucky isn’t too well known here in the U.S. (at least on the mainstream side of things), but on the other side of the world, the man is HUGE (including Seychelles, where my wife is from).
RIP Lucky Dube.
Lucky Dube – Together as One (mp3)
- Lucky Dube’s Official Site.
- A playlist tribute from the All Music Blog.
- Remembrances on BBC News.
- Lucky Dube on Amazon.
From his official site….
Lucky Dube was survived by his new wife Zanele and his 7 children Bongi, Nonkululeko, Thokozani, Laura, Siyanda, Philani and his brand new three-month old baby Melokuhle.
Should you wish to send a message of condolence to Lucky’s family, please email Lucky@gallo.co.za or fax on +27 (0) 11 340 9471
Other blogger tributes:
- TVD Remembers (The Vinyl District)
- Remembering Lucky Dube (SoundRoots)
Videos:
“Back to My Roots”
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“It’s Not Easy”
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11 Comments
Private Beach
Makes his name a bit ironic, doesn’t it?
nt_mama_808
Our deep Condolence to the Late Lucky Dube..Our words is full with Aloha..And many wonderfull memorys..that we all can cherish..He was a inspiring person to the people from the Island of Hawaii..He touched alot of hearts and lives that made the people enjoy his music. And now he will be remembered as a great singer…May Jah be with him….
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In Loveing Memories of
” Lucky Dube”
1964-2007
Kate Atanga
Punish his killers.
Kate Atanga
I love his songs very much.They inspire and give me hope when I’m down.May GOD accept his soul.He has utilize his gifts.HE will forever be the BEST.
Kate Atanga
He is a Legend.
Kate Atanga
May his soul rest in peace
Maame Serwaa
I know he has been blessed wherever he is now. May God nerver take his eyes off you. You will forever be a blessing to my life. I only wish I knew you in person. Your music always keeps me moving when my spirit is down.
Steve Gallagher PNG, DWU
Lucky Dube’s songs are very inspiring. It gives message to people across the world. I personally the greatest fan of lucky Dube, I wonder why do bad things happen to good people like lucky. Lucky, I pray that your soul may rest in peace, “perfect peace”. Almost everyone in PNG knows Dube. His songs are sung by every people. We love your music Lucky!
Jah Live
Steve Gallagher
Lucky Dube, your music is inspiring many people across the world. You are the great hero. In my small Island, Karkar Island, everybody like your music. Boys from Bafor village got crazy when your music plays.
Irakozeperesi
i feel so sadness when i am listening luck dube songs but we still hearing his messages even he died his truth still in here, i guess we will never have someone who gonna say where the truth is like this guy, also i am 18 years old still love luck dube p from us. Good receive him in heaven .
Irakozeperesi
i feel so sadness when i am listening luck dube songs but we still hearing his messages even he died his truth still in here, i guess we will never have someone who gonna say where the truth is like this guy, also i am 18 years old still love luck dube p from us. God receive him in heaven much respect .