Sly Dunbar, the legendary Jamaican drummer who helped steer reggae’s modern evolution while providing the backbeat to countless recordings, has died.

Iconic drummer Lowell 'Sly' Dunbar, who was one half of legendary Jamaican duo Sly & Robbie, has died aged 73.

Dunbar’s death was announced by his wife Thelma, who told The Jamaica Gleaner: "About seven o’clock this morning I went to wake him up and he wasn't responding, I called the doctor and that was the ne...