Garnett Silk

Reggae Singer

Birthday April 2, 1966

Birth Sign Aries

Birthplace Jamaica

DEATH DATE Dec 9, 1994 (28)

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About

Rastafarian 1990s reggae musician whose life was tragically cut short when he tried to rescue his mother from their burning home.

Before Fame

Beginning to perform in public at age twelve, he sang under the name Little Bimbo. By 1988, he released his first album.

Trivia

After switching from DJing to singing in the late 1980s, he recorded hits like "Seven Spanish Angels" and a cover of "I Can See Clearly Now."

Family Life

His son Garnet Smith, Jr. followed his steps into the music business.

Associated With

Johnny Nash was the original singer of "I Can See Clearly Now," which Silk covered to great acclaim.