Max Romeo, the reggae singer known for "War Ina Babylon" and "Chase the Devil," died on Friday, April 11. He was 80. His official Facebook page announced his death on Saturday, April 12. "It is with ...

Max Romeo has died. The reggae singer behind such hits as “War Ina Babylon” and “Chase the Devil,” died of heart complications on April 11, in Saint Andrew Parish, Jamaica, The Guardian reported. He ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Max Romeo in Kingston, Jamaica in 2005. - Credit: David Corio/Redferns/Getty Images Max Romeo, the reggae legend who broke through ...

Max Romeo, an icon of Jamaican reggae music, has died at the age of 80. The news was shared on the artist’s social media channels, confirming that he passed away from heart complications in Saint ...

Max Romeo, the celebrated roots reggae vocalist whose political anthems soundtracked a period of upheaval in his native Jamaica, died on Friday, April 11, of complications relating to a heart ...

In a career spanning fifty-five years, legendary reggae star Max Romeo’s many hit songs have brought joy to millions of fans and influenced generations of artists, including rap mogul Jay-Z, who ...

Reggae singer Max Romeo, who is known for his hit Chase the Devil, has passed away at the age of 80. A statement made on the musician's official Facebook page on Saturday, April 12, 2025, confirmed ...

The reggae star was best known for tracks including 1976's ‘Chase The Devil’, which was later sampled by The Prodigy Influential reggae and roots artist Max Romeo – real name Maxwell Smith – has died ...

Reggae icon Max Romeo has died. The musician — who's known for hits like "Chase The Devil" and "War Ina Babylon" — passed away after heart complications in Jamaica's Saint Andrew Parish. He was 80.

The prolific musician released dozens of albums and even more singles throughout his lifetime Marina Watts is a Digital Writer, Music at PEOPLE. She has been working at PEOPLE since 2024. Her work has ...