UB40 joined the tributes last night to Musical Youth drummer Frederick Waite Jr who died at 55.
Hailed by his bandmates as a “musical legend”, he passed away last month but the news was revealed only yesterday.
UB40 are best known for their hit Pass The Dutchie[/caption]
He and brother Patrick were founder members of Musical Youth, best known for 1982 No1 hit Pass The Dutchie.
The band released two albums before splitting in 1985.
Patrick died in 1993.
Announcing Freddie’s death, Musical Youth said: “We have lost a musical legend, who inspired many young musicians over the last 40 years.
“Rest in eternal peace.”
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Fellow Birmingham band UB40 tweeted their “sadness”, adding: “Our thoughts go to his family.”
Musical Youth — with just two original members — performed at the Commonwealth Games closing ceremony this week.
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