Peter Anthony “Peetah” Morgan was the lead singer for the two-time Grammy-winning reggae band Morgan Heritage.
- Died: February 25, 2024 (Who else died on February 25?)
- Details of death: Died at the age of 46.
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“Peetah” Morgan’s legacy
The son of Jamaican-born reggae artist Denroy Morgan (1945–2022), Morgan was born in New York City, one of several musical siblings. Five of those siblings formed Morgan Heritage, first playing together in the 1980s and releasing their debut album, “Miracle,” in 1994. Later relocating to Jamaica, Morgan Heritage went on to release almost 20 albums over 25 years, most recently 2019’s “Loyalty.” Several of their songs became classics of modern reggae, including “Don’t Haffi Dread,” “Down by the River,” and “She’s Still Loving Me.” As their music caught on, the band won two Grammy Awards in the Best Reggae Album category, winning in 2016 for “Strictly Roots” and in 2019 for “Avrakedabra.”
In addition to making music with his family, Morgan also had a solo career, weaving hip-hop and R&B into a reggae and dancehall sound.
Notable quote
“People say reggae music is dead. But reggae is the only music that still sounds like it did in the 70s – other music has evolved. But when you do something to elevate it – change the tempo, upgrade the vibe they say ‘that’s not reggae.’ But I thought they said reggae was dead!” —from a 2008 interview for United Reggae
Tributes to “Peetah” Morgan
Full obituary: The New York Times
