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R.I.P. Lucky Dube
International - S. Africa ^

Posted on 10/19/2007 1:25:35 AM PDT by Steak

Hi Folks. Maybe not many fans here, but today turned out a bit bad. After the depressing news from pakistan, we had another loss. This one personal to me.

South African Reggae singer Lucky Dube killed by car-jacker, while dropping off his son. Most in USA don't know who this guy is, but he is one of the good ones. I hero in his nation, and to his people. He is a reggae peacenick, but walks his walk. Very conservative family guy, and much love for his home country. another punk criminal piece of crap robs us of one special person. I have been lucky enough to meet Lucky several times and work with him in music. I'm a bit blind sided right now. R.I.P. my friend.


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KEYWORDS: luckydube

1 posted on 10/19/2007 1:25:38 AM PDT by Steak
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To: Steak

RIP Lucky Dube. Used to think he was Namibian for some reason.


2 posted on 10/19/2007 1:34:55 AM PDT by spetznaz (Nuclear-tipped Ballistic Missiles: The Ultimate Phallic Symbol)
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To: Steak

Sorry on the loss of your friend. May he rest in peace and prayers for his family. I hope they catch the folks who committed this heinous act.


3 posted on 10/19/2007 1:35:37 AM PDT by fieldmarshaldj (~~~Jihad Fever -- Catch It !~~~ (Backup tag: "Live Fred or Die"))
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To: Steak

Guess the name was a misnomer.


4 posted on 10/19/2007 1:52:40 AM PDT by Tall_Texan (No Third Term For Bill Clinton!)
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To: Tall_Texan

Texan,,,

That was rude, insensitive, and foul, and gave me the first smile and giggle I’ve had all night, so thank you for that.


5 posted on 10/19/2007 2:06:30 AM PDT by Steak
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To: Tall_Texan

Lucky is a common name in S.A., just like Patience, Lover, Pretty, Gift etc.

It took us a while to get used to the names; now car-jacking and murders is something else.


6 posted on 10/19/2007 2:14:43 AM PDT by RexFamilia
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To: Steak

and I forgot one of the better names: Godbless


7 posted on 10/19/2007 2:18:12 AM PDT by RexFamilia
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To: Steak

oh wow! that’s terrible!

(shades of Peter Tosh!)

Lucky Dube had a wonderful , beautiful voice ....one of a kind

I will go buy one of his CD’s in his memory
Thanks for letting us know

very sad :^(


8 posted on 10/19/2007 2:53:56 AM PDT by LeoWindhorse
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To: Steak

A family lost a father, you lost a friend and a voice is forever silenced.....I am so sorry for your loss....


9 posted on 10/19/2007 4:10:42 AM PDT by Kimmers
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To: Kimmers

“Put A Little Love” is one of my favorites. Rest In Peace.


10 posted on 10/19/2007 4:57:42 AM PDT by ekwd (Murphy's Law Has Not Been Repealed)
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To: Steak
I was totally shocked when I read the news. I spent an hour or two last night reading all the reports and all the tributes. I went through my reggae phase several years ago, and Lucky Dube was definitely a part of it. He leaves a wife, seven children - what a tragedy.

Interesting fact: Lucky Dube, even though he was a Rasta, didn't drink, smoke cigarettes, or smoke cannabis.

11 posted on 10/22/2007 8:10:21 PM PDT by my_pointy_head_is_sharp
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