Very sad news coming in tonight. Soul musician Noel McKoy has died at the age of 62. His representatives confirmed the news, sharing that they are in ‘in shock.’
No cause of death has been announced for the London-born star, but representatives confirmed the sad news toMcKoy’s career began with humble beginnings in a school band called The Albions, and he and his siblings released the songs I’m Lucky and Family in 1989.
He released his first album, Full Circle – Within A Social Soul, in 1993, before his second record, Mind Is The Keeper, landed four years later.McKoy went on to become one of the most recognisable voices in soul music, not to mention his collaborations with other artists, such as Beverly Knight and Vanessa Simon.His vocals featured on James Taylor Quartet’s hit Love The Life, and he joined them on several world tours.
As recently as 2021, he teamed up with ex-UB40 sax player, Brian Travers, and reggae-fusion trumpet player Patrick Anthony Tenyue to release the self-penned track, Liberation. Tributes have flooded in for the soul star, with broadcaster Robbie Vincent tweeting: ‘Saddened to hear news that important UK Soul/R&B singer #NoelMcKoy had died. Respect.’
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