Died On This Date (September 1, 2009) Wycliffe “Steely” Johnson / Reggae’s Steely & Clevie
themusicsover Wycliffe “Steely” Johnson
DOB Unknown – September 1, 2009
Steely Johnson was a keyboardist and noted Jamaican reggae producer who worked with Cleveland Browne as Steely & Clevie. Formed in the late ’80s while playing on Bob Marley’s Confrontation, the dancehall production team went on to work which such artists as No Doubt, the Specials and Bounty Killer. Johnson’s first significant gig was playing with Sugar Minott during the ’70s. He also worked with Augustus Pablo and co-founded the Roots Radics. Suffering from diabetes and kidney problems, Johnson was in New York seeking treatment. He died of heart failure at Brookhaven Hospital on September 1, 2009.
Thanks to Stephen Brower for the assist.
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