Lord give me strength! - Taxing times for Luciano
March 31, 2009
IN OCTOBER 2007, reggae singer Luciano received the Order of Distinction during the National Honours and Awards ceremony. The Government recognised the Rastafarian vocalist's contribution to the development of reggae music with Jamaica's fifth-highest civic award.
Yesterday, Luciano's fortunes took a dramatic dip when he was charged by police with harbouring a fugitive at his Westminster Road, St Andrew, home.
Six days ago, Andrew Senior, a gunman known as 'Conqueror' was killed by police at the house. Senior shot and injured three policemen during the early-morning shoot-out which ended in his death.
Shows scheduled
Delano Franklyn, Luciano's lawyer, declined to comment on the singer's mood or say what effect yesterday's police action will have on his overseas dates. Luciano had been billed to perform in Miami last Friday and has a handful of shows scheduled for Germany in May.
The last 18 months have been taxing for Luciano, a Manchester-born performer whose real name is Jepther McClymont. He parted with his long-time band and manager/booking agent Copeland Forbes last year, and expressed disappointment with producer Dean Fraser for not allowing him more writing time on Jah Is My Navigator, his latest album.
In February, Luciano made the news again. This time, he was involved in a much-publicised physical altercation with a former member of his production team....
Author: Howard Campbell
Source: Jamaica Gleaner
