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.
Personal life
Fitzroy was born in Chapelton, Clarendon Parish, Jamaica. He studied at Chapelton All-Age and Clarendon College. 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.
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
1955 births
2017 deaths
Jamaican singer-songwriters
Jamaican reggae musicians