Morgan Heritage lead singer Peter Anthony Morgan passes on

Peter Anthony Morgan, 46, the lead singer of Morgan Heritage, has passed away, as confirmed by his family in a heartfelt post. Affectionately known as “Peetah”, Morgan’s cause of death was not disclosed in the announcement made on Sunday.
The family’s statement, shared via social media, expressed love and gratitude while informing of Peter’s ascension on February 25, 2024. They thanked well-wishers for their support and requested privacy as they navigate this difficult time.
Morgan Heritage, a Grammy award-winning group, was led by Peter, one of renowned Jamaican reggae singer Denroy Morgan’s over 20 children, and included four of his siblings: Una Morgan, Roy “Gramps” Morgan, Nakhamyah “Lukes” Morgan, and Memmalatel “Mr Mojo” Morgan.

Peter was born in Brooklyn, the New York City borough that has been home to thousands of Jamaicans since the 1960s.
Morgan Heritage was formed in 1994 by the five Morgan siblings. They were subsequently signed by MCA and released their debut album “Miracles” the same year.
After the release of “Miracles”, the family moved to Denroy’s homeland of Jamaica.
In the years following, Una and Nakhamyah departed the group, leaving Peter, Roy , and Memmalatel.
They successfully worked on group and individual projects.
The group’s 2015 album “Strictly Roots” won the Grammy Award in the Best Reggae Album category in 2016. The band later released the album “Avrakedabra”, which was nominated for another Grammy in 2018.
Peter’s unmistakable voice has been at the forefront of Morgan Heritage’s journey for three decades, steering the group through some of the most significant anthems in modern roots-reggae.
From timeless tracks like “Don’t Haffi Dread (To Be Rasta)” to soulful melodies like “Down by the River” and “She’s Still Loving Me”, his vocal prowess has left an indelible mark on reggae music.