Bunny Wailer
Jamaican reggae singer, songwriter and percussionist (1947-2021)
Neville O'Riley Livingston, OM (10 April 1947 – 2 March 2021) best known as Bunny Wailer, was a Jamaican singer-songwriter and percussionist. He was an original member of reggae group The Wailers along with Bob Marley and Peter Tosh. He won three Grammy Awards.
 Bunny Wailer in February 2009 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Neville O'Riley Livingston |
| Also known as | Bunny Livingston Bunny O'Riley Bunny Wailer |
| Born | 10 April 1947 Kingston, Jamaica |
| Died | 2 March 2021 (aged 73) Kingston, Jamaica |
| Genres | Reggae, roots reggae, ska |
| Occupation(s) | Vocalist, songwriter, percussionist |
| Instruments | Percussion (bongo drums, congas, tambourine) |
| Years active | 1960–2021 |
| Labels | JAD Records Universal Music |
He was also known as Bunny Livingston and Jah B.[1]
In October 2018, Wailer suffered a minor stroke, which caused speech problems.[2]
Wailer died in Kingston, Jamaica on 2 March 2021 from stroke-related problems, at the age 73.[3][4]
References
change- ↑ "Bunny Wailer chants support for Rasta Millennium Council". JamaicaObserver.com. 23 August 2010. Archived from the original on 25 August 2010. Retrieved 3 July 2014.
- ↑ Lyew, Stephanie (8 November 2018). "Bunny Wailer Securing Legacy Following Minor Stroke", Jamaica Gleaner. Retrieved 25 November 2018
- ↑ Hendricks, Sharlene (2 March 2021). "Bunny Wailer, reggae luminary and last Wailers member, dies". Associated Press.
- ↑ Bonitto, Brian (March 2, 2021). "Bunny Wailer is dead". Jamaica Observer. Retrieved 2 March 2021.
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