(Jamaica Observer) – Stephen “Cat” Coore, co-founder of legendary reggae band Third World and one of Jamaica’s most respected musicians, has died.
The iconic guitarist passed away suddenly on Sunday evening, according to a statement from his publicist. He was 69.
Coore was one of the early members of Inner Circle before leaving to start Third World with keyboardist Ibo Cooper.
Third World’s pioneering fusion of reggae, soul, funk, pop, and rock helped shape the reggae-fusion sound and propel Jamaican music onto the global stage.
