Pluto Shervington, a beloved Jamaican reggae star who was based in Miami, Florida, passed away at the age of 73 on January 19, 2024. The singer’s representatives confirmed that he died at an undisclosed hospital in the city. He had been admitted to the hospital on January 18, 2024, and sadly, he passed away around 11:00 am the following day.
At this time, no further details about the cause of his death or why he was admitted to the hospital have been released. The singer’s representatives are yet to provide any additional information regarding this tragic loss.
Pluto Shervington was widely known for his incredible talent as a reggae artist. However, he also had a deep connection with the Rastafarian movement during his early years before he made the move to Miami in the 1980s.
His career as a musician spanned nearly five decades, starting in the early 1970s in Jamaica. He began his journey as the vocalist for the showband Tomorrow’s Children, alongside talented individuals such as Ken Lazarus, John Jones, Barry Collins, Cornell Marshall, Steve Bachelor, Garth Gregory, Clive Morris, and Jerome Francisque.
The band released their first major album, “Tomorrow’s Children Today,” in 1968, followed by their second album, “The Going’s Great With Tomorrow’s Children.” Although both albums received critical acclaim, they did not achieve commercial success, leading to the disbandment of the group in 1971.
During a brief hiatus from singing in 1973, Pluto Shervington produced the single “Hooray Festival” by Roman Stewart, followed by another successful production in 1975 with the song “Midnight Rider” by Paul Davidson, which reached number 10 on the UK album chart.
Pluto Shervington’s solo success truly took flight with his iconic single, “Ram Goat Liver,” released in 1976. Inspired by the works of Ernie Smith and Tinga Stewart, the song reached number 40 on the UK singles chart.
In the same year, he released the single “Dat,” which tells the story of a Rastafarian man trying to sell pork to afford marijuana. This song became a major chart success, peaking at number 6 on the UK singles chart.
After his initial solo successes, Pluto Shervington made the move to Miami in 1977, where he continued to achieve regional success as a live musician. In an exclusive interview with Jambana in 2014, he spoke about his journey as a musician and his experiences in Miami.
Throughout his career, Pluto Shervington maintained his connection to his Jamaican roots, regularly performing in the islands alongside his performances in his adopted home state of the US. Additionally, he collaborated with Little Roy on Roy’s 1974 album, “Tafari Earth Uprising.”
Pluto Shervington’s contributions to reggae music and his captivating performances will always be remembered. He leaves behind a legacy that will continue to inspire and influence generations to come. Our thoughts and condolences go out to his family, friends, and fans during this difficult time. May his soul rest in eternal peace..
