Among the tributes paid, Olivia Grange, Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, described him as "an exceptionally gifted musician who played a pivotal role alongside Bob Marley and the Wailers in the global success of Jamaica's reggae music."
Olivia Grange, the Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment, and Sports, praised him as an incredibly gifted musician who collaborated with Bob Marley and the Wailers to achieve international success for Jamaican reggae music.