Minister Olivia Babsy Grange presents Leroy Sibbles framed Citation for the Jamaica Music Icon Award
Minister Olivia Babsy Grange presents the framed Citation for the Jamaica Music Icon Award that Leroy Sibbles received at Grand Gala 8/6/25 at The National Stadium.
The Citation refers to Leroy as ‘The King of the Bassline;’ recalling that his “groundbreaking work was seminal in laying the foundation for modern Reggae.” His bass lines were used by numerous artistes in music that made them stars. He became the regular bassist at Studio One recording studio.
It said, “Leroy did not just play music, he crafted it, and his influence continues to resonate around the globe.”
Leroy, who hailed from Trench Town, was a founding member of the Heptones group at age 16. The Heptones’ recordings such as Fatty, Fatty and Ting-a Ling were hits.
He attended Kingston Senior School and St Stephens College.
