He hit his stride in the mid-1970s with ballads like “Love is Overdue” and “All I Have Is Love.” With his sinuous baritone and romantic songs, Isaacs became a leading proponent of the mellow “Lovers Rock” style of reggae. His wife Linda said Isaacs was “well-loved by everyone, his fans and his family, and he worked really hard to make sure he delivered the music they loved and enjoyed.”īorn in a Kingston, Jamaica slum in 1951, Isaacs began recording in his teens, and went on to produce scores of albums. Isaacs had been diagnosed with lung cancer a year ago, but continued performing until weeks before his death. Isaacs’ manager, Copeland Forbes, said the singer died Monday at his London home. LONDON - Gregory Isaacs, the Jamaican reggae singer whose smooth style earned him the nickname “Cool Ruler,” has died.
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