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Prince Buster
1938 - 2016
Prince Buster
1938 - 2016
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BORN
1938
DIED
2016
Prince Buster Obituary
His son Kareem Ali has confirmed that Prince Buster died Sept. 8 in a South Florida hospital.
He was born Cecil Bustamente Campbell May 24, 1938, in Kingston, Jamaica. During the 1950s, he sang in several bands around Kingston. He also had developed a reputation as a good street fighter. He took on the name Prince Buster as Buster was his nickname, and he added Prince for his boxing exploits.
He was a pioneer of ska music in Jamaica. Buster had many hit ska singles in his home country. A new style of music in Jamaica, called rocksteady, took over after ska. Buster had many hit songs as well in that genre. He took on a new persona for his rocksteady music, calling himself Judge Dread.
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He was the first Jamaican artist to have a top-20 hit in Britain. That song, “Al Capone,” was released in 1975. He had a down period in the 1970s when roots reggae became popular.
His influence came back in the late 1970s as his music fueled the ska revival in England. The popular ska band Madness was heavily influenced by Buster. The band had a top-10 hit with a cover version of Prince Buster’s song “One Step Beyond.”
Buster did make a brief comeback, touring in the late 1980s and 1990s. In 2001, Buster received the Order of Distinction in Jamaica for his contributions to the development of the country’s music industry.
Prince Buster converted to Islam after meeting Muhammad Ali. He is survived by his wife, Mola Ali, and his children.
Neville Staple of the ska band the Specials tweeted, “Rest in peace Prince Buster. & tanks fe the inspiration. With love from @NevilleStaple.”
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Scott Chamberland
September 23, 2016
Rest in Peace
September 21, 2016
mola, my heart felt sympathy goes out to you and your family, may Our God keep your mind with his peace which pass all our understanding;comfort you during this time of grief.
johann sampson
michelle plakas-kaiser
September 19, 2016
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September 16, 2016
God richest blessing to the family during the time of sorrow but with GOD he will walk with you all the during your time of grief.
Laverne
September 16, 2016
My condolences to the music man family.
Prince Buster. RIP Man of SKA
Laverne
Kay Smith
September 16, 2016
Mola, may I offer my deepest sympathy to you and your family. May the peace of God that excels all thought bring you comfort during your time of grief. ~Philippians 4:7
graham moss
September 14, 2016
a true legend his music with live on through many
rip prince buster we love you,our hearts go out to the family xx
graham and dianne
C. Leggette
September 13, 2016
My sincere condolences are with the family of Mr. Prince Buster because of your recent loss. May the God of all comfort be with each one of you.
JJ
September 13, 2016
So sorry for your loss .
J L
September 12, 2016
My condolences to your family during this time of grief.
Wright
September 12, 2016
To the family: How sad we are for the loss of your dear loved one.May your fond memories bring comfort and joy to all.
F j
September 11, 2016
You have my deepest condolences, May the God of all bring you comfort at this difficult times Psalms 46 :1.
L. Smith
September 11, 2016
I am so sorry for your loss. May your memories console you and may God sustain you with his precious promise of someday soon reuniting us with our loved ones (Hosea 13:14)
My deepest condolences.
Sheila
September 11, 2016
My sincere condolences to you for your loss. May the peace of God that surpasses all thought be with you. Php 4:6,7
sylvia richardson
September 11, 2016
Sorry for your loss. I grew up in England listening to your fathers music. He was the Best!!! Praise Allah!!
RASHONDA HICKS
September 10, 2016
Sorry for your family loss you have my deepest sympathy i know how it feels to lose a love one in death.may the God of all comfort be with you in your time of grief.
September 10, 2016
I am sorry to hear about the loss of your loved one.
May the love and compassion of God, be with the family and friends, during and after these difficult times.
September 10, 2016
My deepest sympathy to your family. Thank you for your contributions to the music industry. I look forward to listening to your music for years to come.
September 10, 2016
May it comfort you to know that God as well as others care about your loss at this time.
Renee
September 10, 2016
To the family of Prince Buster, please accept my sincere condolence for the loss of your loved one. May the God of tender mercies and comfort provide peace, strength and comfort to your family.
2 Corinthiaqns 1:3
Victoria Morris
September 10, 2016
I am very sorryto the friends and family for theloss. Soonthere will come a time when we will never have to grieve the loss of a loved one in death ever again. Ps 37 :9-11.
Cece Chapman
September 10, 2016
To the family, may you find comfort during these distressing times in our Heavenly Father. May he grant you peace.
Molly
September 10, 2016
Sincere condolences to the Campbell Family, may your loving and fond memories of "Prince Buster" comfort and sustain you.
September 9, 2016
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Matt Black
September 9, 2016
Ended my most recent set with Prince Buster's 'Enjoy Yourself' to huge appreciation by the mainly young electronic music crowd. Message, music, magic! He gave us these blessings which live forever. To the family, sorry for your loss.
September 9, 2016
GOOD BYE IDS
Celt Islam
September 9, 2016
May Allah grant you the best of paradise brother x
Adrian Barnette
September 9, 2016
We'll miss you !
C. Nabor
September 9, 2016
May the God of all comfort help you all to make it through these difficult times. He was loved by many and will be missed by all.
Madame Blue
September 9, 2016
My deepest sympathy to the family. May God comfort you during this difficult time in your life.
Pete & Kim Wiles
September 9, 2016
September 9th Prince , our thoughts are with you and your family at this sad , sad time One step beyond
September 9, 2016
May the memories of his creativity in music comfort all. Look forward to the seeing him again under much better conditions.
paul garty
September 9, 2016
As you sung "Enjoy yourself" you will be missed
September 9, 2016
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
September 9, 2016
Sorry for your loss. Please allow these words from the holy book of Isaiah 61:1,2 comfort you and your family and fans at this time.
L W
September 9, 2016
Please accept my sincere condolences for your loss. May the God of all comfort be with you during your time of sorrow. He said in Psalms 145:19 that he is near to all those that call on him. Please accept his request and call on him during this painful journey.
September 9, 2016
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
-A
September 9, 2016
My sincere sympathy to your family and friends. May the God of all comfort, strengthen you and the entire family during this time of sorrow. Those who die, God keeps them in his memory, because they are precious in his eyes. Psalms 116:15
September 9, 2016
To the family of Prince Buster: Sorry for the loss of your loved one. May the God of all comfort,comfort you in these difficult times.
September 9, 2016
so sorry for your loss.much love and peace to your family.
Tony Johnson
September 8, 2016
Let not your hearts be troubled John 14:1. I extend these comforting words of Jesus to the Buster family and friends. My prayers are with all of you as you grieve
L
September 8, 2016
Dear Campbell family I'm so sorry for your loss.May you have the peace from God that surpasses all understanding.May it guard your hearts and minds.Phillipians 4:6&7
Adrian Barnette
September 8, 2016
We'll miss you !
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