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March 15, 2008
Mikey Dread passed away this evening
 According to the West Indian Times, Michael 'Mikey Dread' Campbell who was always 'The Dread At The Control' has passed away. Mikey passed away at approximately 6:50pm Eastern Standard Time on Saturday, March 15th, 2008. He was surrounded by his family in the home of his sister in Connecticut at the time of his passing. We had reported in October 2007 that Mikey had been diagnosed with a brain tumor and that he was fighting with all his might to recover from his illness. Mikey constantly remained upbeat and hopeful for a full recovery so that he could continue doing what he loved; spreading Jah music to the world. Mikey's family including his children; 2 sons from Jamaica, a daughter who lives in Houston, TX, a son who lives in Canada, a daughter who lives in Belize, and his 4 month old son Zylen Jahlight had been close by in the last few months as he fought to stay with them.
We will keep you updated as service arrangements are made.
We at YardFlex sends our deep condolence to the family and friends of Mikey Dread. His passing is a great loss to the music industry and the world itself. He will be sadly missed by all. Mikey, may your soul rest in eternal peace.
Posted by yardFlex at March 15, 2008 09:25 PM
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Posted by: ROSEBUD
on March 15, 2008 10:39 PM
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R.I.P mikey, thats one ting we cant escape, you lived a good and honest life, you fed your family and serve your king well and now you shall be with him. My grandma always say when a person die we should be happy because there gone out of this world of misery, confusion, wicked and heathens and when a person is born we should be sad and cry because we dont know what there coming in this world to be. R.I.P GRANNY 06/06/1912-09/10/07. MORE LIFE AND PROSPERITY
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Posted by: JasonKingston
on March 15, 2008 11:28 PM
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Although I don’t know mikey dread, I can’t help holding back the tears for this great musician. I take my hat of to you, sir. I expect my West Indian colleagues to do the same.
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Posted by: SISTALOX
on March 16, 2008 03:32 AM
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GWAAN HONOREBEL
GWAAN GO REST UP
IT HAS BEEN TURF
AND U HAVE DONE WELL
WE LOVE YU TOO MUCH
BUT JAH LOVE YU MORE
THIS IS SOOO SAD
I FEEL IT FI HIM FAMILY
I PRAY FOR STRENGTH AND MUCH JAH LOVE AROUND HIS FAMILY
HE IS A REGGAE WARRIOR
AND FOR EVER WILL REMAIN
MIKEY DREAD IS A HOUSEHOLD NAME IN KENYA..
THIS IS SURELY TURF FO WI HERE TOO
SINCE I GOT THIS NEWS LAST NIGHT I HAVEN'T BEEN ABLE TO SLEEP..
CYAAN EVEN FIND THE WORDS
THERES SO MUCH EVILOUS PEOPLE IN OUR MIDST WHY MIKEY??
JAH KNOW...ONLY JAH KNOW
NUFF LOVE MIKEY AND FAMILY
NO DOUBT U WIL FULL JOY UR REST CAH THIS WORLD IS ONLY GETTIN REDDER
ITS UNFORTUNATE THAT WE WILL MISS THE DREAD AT THE CONTROLS
BUT I REST MY HEART IN THE FACT THAT JAH HAS A BETTER PLACE FOR YU.
we feel sad to loose big artist.R.I.P MIkey
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Posted by: Beppe
on March 16, 2008 04:57 AM
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I knew Mikey long time and i always will remember him with the smile on the face, great artist, great man.
Rest in peace my bredren.
Respect
Beppe
High Grade
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Posted by: hits
on March 16, 2008 07:16 AM
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ouch
I loved his spirit. Love and blessings to his family
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Posted by: barbara smith
on March 16, 2008 08:58 AM
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the lord gave it and he take it. it sad to say reggae lost another, soul. miss but not for gotten.
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Posted by: Esteban Agosto Reid
on March 16, 2008 12:15 PM
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Condolences to family and friends of Mickey Dread!RESPECT!!
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Posted by: PAYDAY
on March 16, 2008 01:38 PM
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THE WORKS YOU DO LIVE AFTER YOU.
"To Do That Which Is Of Value Is Forever.A people Called Forth By Their Work Do Not Die, For Their
Name Is Raised and Remembered Because Of It."
SLEEP WELL.
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Posted by: donovan
on March 16, 2008 02:59 PM
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sorry to hear about mickey dread may his soul rest in peace i have just lost my brother about a month ago so i know what is like, condolence to his family rip my brother leroy rowe
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Posted by: african love
on March 16, 2008 03:57 PM
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DREAD AT THE CONTROL TOWER REST IN PEACE
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Posted by: Silka
on March 16, 2008 06:06 PM
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Posted by: donde
on March 16, 2008 11:38 PM
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Posted by: antony mute
on March 17, 2008 05:21 AM
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MY JAH REST YOUR SOUL IN ETERNAL PEASE.
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Posted by: ras maths
on March 17, 2008 10:03 AM
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THE DREAD AT THE CONTROLS CONTROL THE WORLD AND GIVE THE WORLD SELECTION WITHOUT OBJECTION . YOU WERE JUST GREAT IIN A CLASS OF YOUR OWN MIKEY. A TERRIBLE LOSS . WE WILL MISS U HERE IN ZIMBABWE.
life goes on mi bredda....life goes on yuh nuh.
gk
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Posted by: Martin
on March 17, 2008 10:59 AM
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Condolences to the family,
Thank you for everything Mikey!
One Love,
Martin
from Holland
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Posted by: Deborah
on March 17, 2008 12:52 PM
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May this angel rest in peace.Not one individual has any negative to say about this brethren.He was such a helpful brother.My condolences to his family.
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Posted by: Joe
on March 17, 2008 08:12 PM
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When I found out about his passing, I realized what it felt like to be an Elvis fan in 77. Rest in peace, Mr Campbell. You will never be forgotten.
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Posted by: wayne
on March 18, 2008 07:55 AM
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I remember the dread at the control as a high schooler growing up in ja.He brought my friends and i hours of great music with his ORIGINAL format that was truly unique.A true radio pionnier that truly inspired a nation.
PEACE & LOVE
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Posted by: warlady
on March 18, 2008 01:07 PM
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R.I.P and condolences goes out to his kids and family
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Posted by: geeaiye
on March 19, 2008 10:05 AM
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Big up to Mickey Dread can never forget wake up wake Mickey dread at the controls.
RIP. I just downloaded a bunch of stuff of Mickey Dread on the internet.
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Posted by: janice
on March 19, 2008 02:53 PM
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May you rest in peace...@ the contol tower!!!
CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMIILY; MAY JAH GUIDE YOU ALL IN YOUR TIME OF GRIEF.
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Posted by: crystal
on March 19, 2008 09:55 PM
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all though i don't no Mikey Dread he was a humble person he was loved by all and will be sadly missed another lengend drop out condolences to his families one love yardie living in Barbados.
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Posted by: crystal
on March 19, 2008 09:57 PM
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we missed an love you Mikey R.I.P
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Posted by: Larry Sommer
on March 20, 2008 08:56 PM
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"We're going to hold Jah Jah's hand..." Love always-Bro! -The Jumping Master in Seattle
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Posted by: Vonnette
on March 21, 2008 12:35 PM
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Our friendship was very special for over 30 years. I will always remember your effervescent and always happy personality. Miss you terribly, more than words can say. Your spirit will always be with me. STILL IN CONTROL.
Sleep tight - RIP
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Posted by: Manny
on April 1, 2008 11:26 AM
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Mikey Dread wass one of my favorite Reggae artists. His music will go on and he will be missed greatly.
S.W.A.L.K.
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