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Robbie Shakespeare Dies: Influential Producer, Grammy Winning Bassist For Sly & Robbie Was 68

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Robbie Shakespeare, whose influential work as a bassist and record producer saw him nominated for 13 Grammy Awards, has died at the age of 68.

He died at a hospital in Florida, according to news reports, where he was recently undergoing surgery related to his kidneys.The Jamaican artist was part of the duo Sly and Robbie with Sly Dunbar.“When it comes to reggae bass playing, no one comes close to having the influence of Robbie Shakespeare,” tweeted Jamaican prime minister Robert Holness. “He will be remembered for his sterling contribution to the music industry and Jamaica’s culture.”Sly and Robbie joined forces in the mid-70s as a producing team.

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