Thanks for leaving us with great music and inspiration, Your music will always be played in Scotland. Rub a Dub Stylee. The Sealed Cupboard Society
I never met the great man, but I listen to his music non stop. He is the greatest creator of dub music that I have ever come across. I hope him and Bob Marley are collaborating up in heaven on some killer tracks.
I give thanks everyday to have known Mikey Dread and worked together several times here in the Southern California area . I have great memories of bieng together before , during , and after those concerts Reasoning together and just bieng happy . Mikey Dread asked I to announce his Concert in Pomona California and also gave I the Opporunity to film and record the Concert . I will always cherish those good times and look at Mikey Dread as a true Founder and Master of Reggae Music , Dub ,and Radio . Long Live the Positive message that comes foward in Mikey Dread's Music . Love Ras Tom - i and Family Lake Forest California . Please check my Tribute to Mikey Dread from it's airing on www.bigupradio.com here is the Link . Bless ! http://culturecafe.podomatic.com/
MAY THE LIGHT ALWAYS SHINE ON A GREAT ARTIST LIKE MIKEY. I FOR ONE HERE IN THE UNITED KINGDOM WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER HIM WITH HIS GREAT REGGAE SOUNDS. SADLY MISSED
We at Domino Room in Bend Oregon will always remember Mikey Dread and we miss him. Mikey had a great Spirit that he always brought with him and shared with all who listened. My favorite memory of MIkey, is when we were going through contract negotiations he would call me on the telephone & he would leave me a telephone message saying "Rhoda, come to the phone, I need to talk to you", I would email him and say, I won't talk to you on the phone until we complete the contract, as he was too persuasive to talk to in person! We love you MIkey and miss your earthly presence, but you live on as a part of us and this world, you made your mark...
remember you on the 16 ton road with joe and the boys. you gave many of us the gift of reggae and will be missed. B Box
my niga mikey dread rasta positives vibrations allways kept it real allways cool on all backstage passes smoked up a fat one ja rasta long life true rasta big fans ,JEVZ,RICK,VICK,JESS,HECTOR JR,XAVIER JR, JOE,LUPE,JAMES,SERG,DANNY,JESS JR, NATALIE, VIVIANA, MONICA, ALINA, RICK JR, ERICA, JAYDON, OLIVIA, JONATHAN, CHRIS, JR, GONZALO, TAMMY, JUANITA, LETTY, MEMO, ANTHONY, GUILERMO, ANAIS, ISAAC, FERNANDO, AMELIA, MARTHA, LAURA, MARINA, AMANDA,
Mikey was an inspiration to myself and a particular friend of mine named The Admiral (a reggae recording artist now living in South Africa.) We grew up in the London together, and apart from playing a sound system and constantly listening to dub albums during the eighties (Channel One, King Tubbys, Scientist etc.), one of our favourites was the African Anthems album by Mikey. That was the first of his matrial to cut it with us, but we loved all of his stuff and still do. My brother, rest in peace.
Me and Mikey were good friends and i know he would not want as to cry for him he would want us to remember him for all the good things he did and i know i will remember the time he came to my house he was so nice so i know he would tell us to keep playing his music and to know he's with jah jah and he will be waiting for us his fans -Ryan Sigala His biggest fan in soledad,ca
Max respesct for Mr Mikey Dread Campbell...Rest in peace.. We share the love and unity by Mikeiy Dread in his work, music.. The DREADs still got the controls..of our minds and hearts LIVE FOREVER
God Bless Him
I THANK GOD 4 ALLOWING ME NEXT 2 U IN UR LAST DAYS ME AND VINCE 2 SHARE UR SMILE AND LAUGHTER AND REMEMBER SOME DAY WE WILL B TOGETHER TO SHARE MORE GIFTS AND MEMORIES ,GOD HAD A PLAN 4 U AND MY FAMILY FROM THE BEGINNING OF FRIENDSHIP !!!!! WE WILL ALWAYS B TOGETHER IN THIS WORLD OR THE NEXT!!!!
MIKEY WAS MY BEST FRIEND !!!HE SANG 2 ME HIS LAST SONG .AND THAT IS SOMETHING THAT KNOW ONE ELSE HE SHARED WITH !!!MY COMPA
"My memories of the times we shared are special and so beautiful, I feel like I knew you so well.... thank you for sharing a part of your life with me, for allowing me to experience things I would never have had the opportunity to do or see. I enjoyed spending time with you and laughing through it all! You made me a better person just knowing you..... Ma'halo & much love to you....my special friend."
Mikey was one of the best people I have ever had the blessing of being friends with. He exuded Love. I miss him very much but rest easier knowing he has gone "to hold Jah Jah's hand". One Love, Bro, from the Jumping Master in Seattle.
Youthfull memories will live forever R.I.P
For the individual involved in the abuse and mistreatment of Mikey Dread when he could no longer care for himself JAH will right all wrong in the end. We love you Michael and we grieve terribly for our lost that should not have been.
Rastafari live brethrin, rastamen live forever. Iman a reggae musician, you shall hear me soon out there, loved your message, freedom come soon bred, babylon fall soon bred rootsridge, selassie I bless
Mikey I remember the grouper sandwiches we would share and all the fun times at AIFL I respect The Dread. Go in peace my brother.
RIP Mikey...... x x x x x
the angels will b blessed to dance wid ya!Gone but never 4gotten!!! god bless ya one luv masher x x x x x
Blessed love King and Respect for all the positive works and vibrations you have done for this Troubled World. Guidence and Protection to your Family. Jah Bless
Blessed love King and Respect for all the positive works and vibrations you have done for this Troubled World. Guidence and Protection to your Family. Jah Bless
RIP Dread maximum respect STAR, thanks for being a friend and all the good times. You will be missed. Big up.
big raspect for the music you have given i. see you in zion. selassie soilder. East london
To Mikey Dread, Unfortunately, I have never seen you perform live. I have several of your albums and loved your music from the first time I heard you. My all time favorite is the CD called Obsession. Peace be with you, my brother. May Jah Bless you and your family, You will truly be missed. I know you are singing sweet rhythms in heaven with Jah.
<a href="http://imageshack.us"><img src="http://img510.imageshack.us/img510/1623/mikeydreadcopyiq4.jpg" border="0" alt="Image Hosted by ImageShack.us"/></a><br/><a href="http://g.imageshack.us/g.php?h=510&i=mikeydreadcopyiq4.jpg"><img src="http://img510.imageshack.us/img510/1623/mikeydreadcopyiq4.266cd225a4.jpg" border="0"></a> The Photo I took L.A Cail...Bless Mikey Dread, Much Love
Mikey Dread was unique.A master at the controls, his enthusiasm and love of the music shone like a beacon.Sad he is gone, his music and spirit live on,evermore.With thanks to him. David.
...was only 15, white boy with scruffy ginger hair went to a reggae music shop at the top of Moss Lane West after hearing Mike Shaft (I think) playing a tune off African Anthem album. The proprietor looked me up and down, with my Sex Pistols t-shirt on, and started to laugh - which started from deep within his innards. I passed over my £5.50 and ran out of the store, all embarrassed - but treasured the LP for years until I joined the Army (10 years later) - and was sent to Hong Kong. Will always remember the SMELL of that reggae store, though! Now live in Belfast (where I ended my service - and married an Irish rose who hates reggae - she's more a Philly-sound lass). Thank you so much for assisting me in my growing up years, Mr. Dread. Rest in peace, sir.
Big Respect to The Dread At The Control...from Derrick Sterling, St Pauls Carnival, Bristol & Glastonbury Festival, UK...
mickey dread.. gone too soon...
Mikey, You will be missed but not forgotten. Thanks for the wonderful memories that will always stay with me. You have been a dear friend over the many years. You have certainly left an impact on the world in the 53 years that you have been here. Happy birthday June 4, when it comes. Love and much raspect.
God only takes the best for his flock.... rest in peace Mikey
Mikey Dread and the Clash, what a night! you can make sweet music with Joe again now deep respect peace Kate Conboy_Greenwood lancashire
I remember the Dread at the Controls on JBC, Jamaica from midnight until 5a.m. in the 70's. He was the first reggae DJ on JBC in those days. I then heard his voice on a Clash track in London in 2006! I didn't know about his involvement with them until that time. Much respect. AA Powell (Jamaican selector known as Wire, St Catherines, 1970's)
I first saw Mikey at the sports arena in San Diego Ca. at the Bob Marley festival back in1997 I met him later in2000 wonderfu Reggae singer you will be missed Mikey.
The man who got me into reggae as a punk in London in the 70s. Much respect. A great loss to music and culture.
First heard Mikey on the John Peel show in the '70s.Saw him when he toured in Newcastle. Sadly missed and in my thoughts.
As a punk in the early 70's the phenomenon called Mikey Dread was the order of the day for any boss DJ. Mikey was the Boss DJ. He collaborations with the clash where a joy and an education for so many people "Inna Ingland", at that time. Copies of his legendary radio shows circulated the world. Mikey Dread , you gave the world so much. You were "Off the hook"..... "Off the Radar"......There will only ever be one Dread At The Controls.
Everytime I heard the sound of the deepest bass line, or the rootist of rhythms or some of the best fx in reggae music, I thought of Mikey and now I always will - Respect Ray - Small Axe
Mikey Dread is and will always be one of my favouite Reggae artists. Never met him in person but I always feel a Warmth of Fun, Spirituality, Love and Life in his music. Know the Dreads gone to someplace Good..Peace...Tom
I had the privilige of working with Mikey on the mad "Rockers Roadshow" (Not the greatest show on Earth) but he was a real cool individual. Guaranteed to turn the slickest situation into a good laugh!
Sorry you're gone so soon. Dread at the controls is still and probably always will be my favourite slice of reggae of all time.
Mikey thanks for just being there as my teacher and pushing me in the entertainment industry. Each step I take, each breath I make, every accomplishment is due to you. You are the best big brother give Thanks to JAH for your presence and guidance. You will be in my heart forever. I will love you always Mush
Mikey thanks for just being there as my teacher and pushing me in the entertainment industry. Each step I take, each breath I make, every accomplishment is due to you. You are the best big brother give Thanks to JAH for your presence and guidance. You will be in my heart forever. I will love you always Mush