In Memoriam - 2020
- The legendary Mr. Jules has passed on February 18, 2020. He was an innovator, leader, musician, intellect and - a gentleman., see more
- Mr. Eustace 'Manning' Henry passed on March 3, 2020. Mr Eustace 'Manning' Henry. Mr. Henry was a master Steelpan Builder, Tuner, Blender, Soloist and Arranger. The name "Hells Gate Steel Orchestra" was submitted by Mr. Henry when the band was deciding upon a name to enter the first ever Panorama competition here in Antigua in 1949. He captained the band from 1958 - 1977. see more
Trinidad & Tobago, W.I. - Michael Joseph, or “Scobie” as he is popularly called was the leader of the Southern Marines Steelband Foundation, one of the oldest bands in Trinidad. He was a former Central Executive member and Chairman of the South Central Region of Pan Trinbago.. see more
- Noted ironman and Panist Hansel “Hanny” Leon passed on March 25, 2020. see more
- Martin Douglas passed on March 31, 2020. He was the president of New York's CrossFire Steel Orchestra. In addition he was chairman of the United States Steelband Association. see more
- Oscar Williams, passed away Thursday April 9, 2020, - Oscar and his brother Tony, founded Belmont Hi Larks Steel Orchestra in Trinidad. see more
- Frank Rollock, passed away Monday April 20, 2020, - 1939 - 2020 see more
- Dr. Anthony Achong, passed away Thursday June 29, 2020, Dr. Achong was an academic who devoted much of his research to steelpan technology. see more
- Grenada legend Mr. David “Peck” Edwards passed away on Tuesday July 19, 2020 see more
- Trinidad & Tobago - The late great Mr. Nervin "Teach" Saunders passed away on Saturday August 1, 2020 - (1/27/37- 8/1/20). see more
- Award winning steelpan innovator Mr. Denzil “Dimes” Fernandez passed away on Tuesday August 8, 2020 - (5/24/44 - 8/8/20). see more
- Former Chairman of the Northern Region of Pan Trinbago Mr. Trevor Cooper passed away on Sunday August 16, 2020 - see more
- Panist, arranger and manager Mr. Andre Boldan (Sunrise: 12th July 1960) passed away on August 30th, 2020 - see more
- Award winning steelpan innovator Dr. Jan Bach passed away on Friday October 30, 2020 - (12/11/1937-10/30/2020). The first concerto ever written for steelpan and orchestra was written by Dr. Jan Bach. see more
- Award winning steelpan innovator and inventor Jomo Wahtuse passed away on Sunday November 29, 2020 - (2/28/1935-11/29/2020). see more
- Elite tuner and panist Clifford "Rope" Alfred passed away on Wednesday December 2, 2020 - (11/4/1946 -12/2/2020) . see more
- Karen Codrington matriarch of the Codrington Pan Family passed on Tuesday December 15, 2020 - (1970 -12/15/2020) . see more
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Those were great, great men and women and those I knew personally, such as Cliff Alfred and Wire Austin, who I worked with on several projects, were admirable in every way. Their loss is that of the steelband movement but I also feel it very personally, for they enriched my life.
Desperadoes Youth Steel Orchestra - Memories - The Mighty Sparrow
Our Youth Orchestra pays tribute to Mr. Dennis 'Tash' Ash, a foundation member of the Desperadoes Steel Orchestra. They performed Sparrow's memories arranged by Mr. Roseford Coutain.
The Mighty Sparrow - Memories - Spektakula Forum - VA (1992)
Please include 'Professor' Ken FILMORE"
Professor passed in 2018.
THIS IS A GREAT POSTING!!!
Didn’t Michael “Scobie” Joseph, leader of Southern Marines pass this year? Research ppl.
You are correct...
Passing of a pan legend: Michael ‘Scobie’ Joseph
Yvonne Webb Tuesday 31 March 2020
https://newsday.co.tt/2020/03/31/passing-of-a-pan-legend-michael-sc...