Prince Jazzbo Fund

[Jeff T. Alfred]

In case there are people here that don't see the message on Pama, BAF, etc. and are willing to donate a dollar or two or more...

www.gofundme.com/PRINCEJAZZBOFUND

"OUR BELOVED FOUNDATION DJ AND PRODUCER PRINCE JAZZBO IS VERY ILL. HE HAS STAGE 4 LUNG CANCER.
WE WOULD LIKE TO MAKE SURE HE HAS THE FUNDS HE NEEDS TO BE COMFORTABLE. AS HIS MEDICAL NEEDS ARE VERY IMPORTANT AT THIS STAGE OF HIS ILLNESS. IF WE ALL HELP JUST A LITTLE WE CAN MAKE A HUGE DIFFERENCE. ALL MONEY WILL BE USED TO HELP PRINCE JAZZBO. THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!!!"

Share / Contribute (every dollar helps!) ...

[crunkyteen]

I just recently learned that Jazzbo was ill. But I've only read about it on a couple of forums. Is this story for real? Is the gofundme.com site legit?

Don't mean to be a jerk, but I also would hate for any money that I would give the deejay to fall into the wrong pockets...

[Jeff T. Alfred]

Of course.. everyone would.. Apparently the donated money goes to Jazzbo's girlfriend who's looking after him. This has been confirmed by a reliable source !

[Deleted]

I don't see why we should be asked to give freely our hard earned money to a record producer who probably has made and spent more cash than most of us have ever earned. I like Jazzbo, met him over thirty years ago, interviewed him and became his friend. However, that does not mean that I should benefit the man with money, especially when I could be spending it on far more important things like Studio One singles, a nice draw of high grade, a double esspresso in the local coffe bar or food to feed my family.

Personally, I hate charity as I have often said. I don't believe in giving money to dying reggae DJs, Vietnam veterans, Prince Charles, Ed Miliband, Peter Tatchell or Liam Fox.

If they want money they had better get out there and earn it honestly like I, Mr Gripe, Toby Swing Easy, Tor, Gordon, Mrs Trellis, Snoopy and everybody else on this forum does.

I'm sick of selfish reggae acts begging money from people who've already enriched them in the past by buying their records.

Step forward youth, make I tell you the truth.

Reel

[baudolino]

Penny - it's entirely your choice. If you don't want to pay, then waste your money on dope by all means. Those of us who are not averse to making charitable donations can then make up our own minds. We are, as you point out at the start, simply being asked to donate.

[finbar]

I'm sick of selfish reggae acts begging money from people who've already enriched them in the past by buying their records.

Step forward youth, make I tell you the truth.

Reel

Hello Penny

Jazzbo isn't begging anything, in fact he didn't even want the news public. His wife and on old spar of his were the ones who started the fund out of need, as Jazzbo is one medication and requires medical aids. The money contributed is making it's way to him, he has aknowledged this himself. His old spar actually was in England with Jazzbo and Stitch when they first visited, perhaps you crossed paths at some point.

[rasadam]

his own FB page is reporting his passing
i'm assuming it's a family member
controlling the account
but we'll see.
i heard he had late stage lung cancer
i pray he is a peace now.
respect Prince for all the musical gifts!
a

[rockstone]

That is his girlfriend Adam

[Deleted]

Or perhaps his wife? see Finbar's post.

[rasadam]

from the fund site
"ITS WITH MUCH SADNESS THAT I LET YOU GUYS KNOW.. JAZZBO PASSED AWAY IN HIS HOME THIS EVENING... MY HEART GOES OUT TO HIS FAMILY AND FRIENDS..

.... gosh whata thing i can't get over it......so unreal how fast cancer took a strong man out of this world.........Jazzbo was a very good friend of mine.. kinda ironic how the man who helped me thru my mom passing away... passed away on her birthday.......WOW
very strange how life works.. but its ok jazz u know i love you.. told u nuff times.... i am glad the fund was able to make your last days here comfortable i couldnt take knowing you were going with out while going thru the fight of your life.. i will make sure the song we release all profits will go to your children....and your christmas fund for the kids of spanish town.. i know how much that also ment to you....... i will not forget.

prince icomstan.....latoya.... i'm so sorry for your loss...Sue ty for being there an taking such good care of jazz..huge respect !! . nuff love dubman. ty for everything..... tony dubshot for providing us with the tune.. the people who put their time and skills in the mix thank you to everyone........................ a very sad rsg"

[rasadam]

Performer Prince Jazzbo Dies in Jamaica at 62
KINGSTON, Jamaica September 13, 2013 (AP)
By DAVID McFADDEN Associated Press

Prince Jazzbo, a rap reggae performer and producer whose career spanned 40 years, has died in his native Jamaica. He was 62.

Jazzbo died at his St. Catherine parish home after a fight with lung cancer, his daughter Princess Omega Carter said Thursday.

He started his career in the early 1970s at Clement "Sir Coxsone" Dodd's Studio One, the island's first black-owned music studio that launched the careers of many reggae legends, including Bob Marley.

Born Linval Carter, Jazzbo was a relatively early performer of dancehall toasting, a vibrant form of rhythmic chanting over a sound system track that directly inspired hip-hop. His best known tunes included "Croaking Lizard," ''Penny Reel" and "Crab Walking."

In the 1970s, he had a spirited lyrical battle with fellow reggae rapper I-Roy. The two men feuded on several studio tracks, but were friends away from the microphone.

Jazzbo's performing career largely faded after the 1970s. But he helped build a record label called Ujama and eventually ran it himself, going on to produce hundreds of tunes.

Close friend Julie "Zimma" White said Jazzbo was a "very prideful man and a man of honor." He raised money for Christmas events for children in his community of Spanish Town, a crime-troubled city in southern Jamaica.

"Jazzbo always said a good friend is better than pocket change and that is how he lived," White said. "Jazzbo will be missed by many. I know I will never forget him."

He was recording music at his home studio until the end, his daughter said. A digital track called "Tribulation Riddim," set to be released Saturday, was intended to help him raise money to pay for his medical care.

Jazzbo is survived by three daughters, two sons, 10 grandchildren and his longtime companion, Natalie Wellington. Funeral arrangements were pending.

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Associated Press writer Howard Campbell in Kingston, Jamaica, contributed to this report.

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