News : Mikey Dread has passed away

[Roots Archives]

It is with great sadness that we have to report that **Michael 'Mikey Dread' Campbell** who was always 'The Dread At The Control' has passed away. Mikey passed away at approximately 6:50pm Eastern Standard Time on Saturday, March 15th, 2008. He was surrounded by his family in the home of his sister in Connecticut at the time of his passing. We had reported in October 2007 that Mikey had been diagnosed with a brain tumor and that he was fighting with all his might to recover from his illness. Mikey constantly remained upbeat and hopeful for a full recovery so that he could continue doing what he loved; spreading Jah music to the world. Mikey's family including his children; 2 sons from Jamaica, a daughter who lives in Houston, TX, a son who lives in Canada, a daughter who lives in Belize, and his 4 month old son Zylen Jahlight had been close by in the last few months as he fought to stay with them.

He will be greatly missed. Mikey, may your soul rest in eternal peace.

*source : [westindiantimes.net](http://www.westindiantimes.net)*

Other threads on RA:
http://www.roots-archives.com/forum/read.php?2,50373
and
http://www.roots-archives.com/forum/read.php?2,50219

[Survival]

RIP Mikey

[ras_gaks]

WHAT A SAD TING!!!!!!


R.I.P

[dreadrecords]

May you rest in peace

Always will be in our heart and souls

R.I.P
Mikey

respect everytime

[Rootsman]

This really is sad news and my thought go out to his family an friends.

I personally lost a friend a few years ago to a brain tumour, and seeing him suffer and the affect it had on him, his family and friends was not a nice thing at all.

His passing in the end was a blessing as he was finally in peace.

Hopefully those close the Mikey can take the same comfort fron knowong that his suffering has ended and he too is at peace.

He may be gone, but is music will forever live on in all of us.

Dave

[stepping razor]

[cover=1290,1486]

R.I.P. Mikey`At The Controls` Dread.

Peace

[ital kemar]

condolences to his family and friends. will be missed by many, forgotten by none. a great artist and producer.

ital kemar

[Francesco]

Rest in peace Michael Campbell, your music will forever live on.

[Dub out of Poland]

Mikey Dread was and forever will be one of the greatest dub-masters ever. His music was full of imagination and creativity.

RIP Mikey, I'll miss you:(

[Oink!]

Oh no
Sitting with tears in my eyes right now. RIP Mikey, a big loss, but at the same time - its good to know he won't suffer from the brain tumor anymore.