We lost another legendary superstar. Jamaican singer Jimmy Cliff. Jimmy was this old school reggae star. In the same breath as Bob Marley & Peter Tosh. My parents had Jimmy Cliff albums! One of my favorite songs is “My People.” When I was growing up, that was my jam! I also liked him because he talked about social issues, he sang against apartheid, & social injustice around the world. This man meant a lot to me and to people all over. Rest in peace to an amazing international icon! 🙏🏾 #Jamaica

In Memoriam: 2010 Inductee Jimmy Cliff was instrumental in spreading reggae music around the world. His musical journey started in primary school, where he began writing songs about life growing up in Jamaica. With his starring role as the singing outlaw Ivan in the 1972 film The Harder They Come and his magnificent performances on its soundtrack, Cliff introduced the sound and message of reggae to a global audience. His other classic tracks included “Wonderful World, Beautiful People,” “Vietnam