Reggae Artist Winston Riley Dead at 65

Reggae artist and producer Winston Riley passed away at University Hospital of the West Indies on January 19, 2012 of complications from a gunshot wound he had received to head back in November 2011. He was 65 years old at the time of his passing.

Prior to the shooting, Riley had been shot in August 2011 and was stabbed in September. Police have no motives and have not arrested anyone.

In his teen years, Riley founded the group The Techniques. Over the years, he worked with such artists as Dave Barker, Ansell Collins, Gregory Isaacs, Johnny Osbourne, Tenor Saw, Sister Nancy and Buju Banton.

Riley is also credited with creating the stalag rhythm, which went on to influence hip-hop and dancehall.

Winston Riley is survived by several children and grandchildren.