About Tyrone Downie
Lived 1956 – 2022 (aged 66). Tyrone Downie was a Jamaican organist, pianist, keyboardist, musician and arranger.
Tyrone Ralph Downie (20 May 1956 – 5 November 2022) was a Jamaican keyboardist and pianist best known for his involvement as a member of Bob Marley and the Wailers.
He studied at Kingston College and joined the Wailers in the mid-1970s, making his recording debut with the band on Rastaman Vibration, having previously been a member of the Impact All Stars. Buju Banton, Peter Tosh, Junior Reid,
In 1983, Grace Jones released the single "My Jamaican Guy". Unbeknown to Downie, he (though in a relationship and not romantically linked to Jones) was the subject of the song.
Downie released the solo album Organ-D in 2001.
Downie died in Kingston on 5 November 2022, at the age of 66.
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Who was Tyrone Downie?
Jamaican keyboardist and pianist (1956–2022)
When was Tyrone Downie born?
Tyrone Downie was born on 20 May 1956 in Kingston.
When did Tyrone Downie die?
Tyrone Downie died on 5 November 2022 in Kingston.
What was Tyrone Downie's occupation?
Tyrone Downie was an organist, pianist, keyboardist, musician and arranger.
What nationality was Tyrone Downie?
Tyrone Downie was Jamaican.
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