Max Romeo, the beloved reggae singer best known for recording such widely sampled songs as “War Ina Babylon” and “Chase the Devil” died in Saint Andrew Parish, Jamaica on Friday (April 11) at age 80.
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The Jamaican superstar known for songs such as "Chase the Devil" passed away at his home on Friday (April 11). By Gil Kaufman Max Romeo, the beloved reggae singer best known for recording such widely ...