Astro, who performed in the reggae pop band for more than 30 years, died after a short illness, his current band confirmed.
In reply to tops
One of the founding members. Not nice of Ali Campbell and UB40 to refer to him as an ex member.
In reply to tops
RIP.Their Labor of Love album was one of the first reggae albums I got. Given to me by an Italian couple.
In reply to tops
Saw them live in Toronto around 90/89 amazing in concert...RIP sir
In reply to Ninetenjack
U have been in Toronto so long?
Where R U now?
In reply to mikesiva
they did it better here
In reply to doosra
Yep!
RIP Astro.
One my favorite reggae groups!
Saw them and Shaggy in Rhode Island 2 years ago !
May his soul RIP.
RIP Astro. Your group played a major role to encourage air play for reggae music when reggae was still regarded as underground music. Believe they were even the first reggae band to tour the USSR. They should claim that they helped to bring about the decline of the Soviet Union rather than leaving it up to Ronald Regan's ultra right fascists that he did.