Edi Fitzroy

Fitzroy Edwards (17 November 1955 – 4 March 2017), better known by his stage name Edi Fitzroy, was a Jamaican reggae singer-songwriter. His career began in 1975 but best known for his work in the dancehall era. He was known for his songs "Miss Molly Colly" and "Deep in Mi Culture". He has been a regular performer at annual Peter Tosh memorial concerts in Jamaica.Frater, Adrian (2007) "'Tribute' paid to Lucky Dube ", Jamaica Gleaner, 23 October 2007, retrieved 2010-08-26

Personal life
Fitzroy was born in Chapelton, Clarendon Parish, Jamaica. He studied at Chapelton All-Age and Clarendon College.Anglin-Christie, Kavelle (2007) "Edi Fitzroy still honours 'Princess Black' ", Jamaica Gleaner, 15 April 2007, retrieved 2010-08-26 Fitzroy was a Rastafarian, stating that he has been "from birth".

Fitzroy died on 4 March 2017 at a hospital in May Pen, Claredon Parish, Jamaica, aged 62."Singer Edi Fitzroy Has Died", Jamaica Gleaner, 4 March 2017. Retrieved 5 March 2017

Songs
Youthman Penitentiary (1982), Alligator
Check For You Once (1982), Musical Ambassador
Coming Up Strong (1984), Musical Ambassador
Eclipse (1987), RAS
Pollution (1990), VP
Deep in Mi Culture (1993), Henry K
We a Lion (2000)
Hold the Vibes (2006), King Step
Compilations
First Class Citizen (2001), Musical Ambassador
The Best Of Edi Fitzroy Featuring Sly and Robbie and The Roots Radics (2010), Musical Ambassador

References

Other websites
Edi Fitzroy on Myspace

Category:1955 births
Category:2017 deaths
Category:Jamaican singer-songwriters
Category:Jamaican reggae musicians