This is devastating news. Toots was arguably as important as Bob Marley (in Jamaica) and hit his peak earlier. Huge influence on British ska, whilst also taking Jamaican music beyond ska because he was so strongly influenced by gospel and soul (he could have easily fitted in at Stax).
https://variety.com/2020/music/news/...es-1234767701/
https://variety.com/2020/music/news/...es-1234767701/
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