East Coast Radio Presenters bid farewell to music legend Johnny Clegg
The Presenters of KZN's No.1 Hit Music Station expressed their sadness at the loss of musician legend, Johnny Clegg.
He's iconic and truly one of a kind. Johnny Clegg was one of those musicians that brought South Africans together through the power of his music.
READ: South African music legend Johnny Clegg dies, aged 66
News surfaced on Tuesday evening that Clegg passed away at the age of 66 following a battle with pancreatic cancer. Our Newswatch team reported that Clegg’s manager, friend and family spokesperson, Roddy Quin confirmed the news of his passing in a statement.
Clegg retired back in 2017 after nearly four decades of music that challenged South Africa's apartheid regime and promoted racial reconciliation.
In addition to the flood of tributes from friends, family and fans, a few of our Presenters took to their social media accounts to expresses sadness over the passing of this legend.
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Check some of their messages below:
East Coast Breakfast's Darren Maule
East Coast Breakfast's Keri Miller
Jane Linley-Thomas
Danny Guselli
Damon Beard
East Coast Drive's Gareth 'G-Dog' Jenkinson
I have very fond memories as a kid of being on road trips with the family, listening to among others Johnny Clegg. His music was uniquely his and will always have a place in the hearts of South Africans, just like Mango Groove or Ladysmith Black Mambazo. Rest well legend.
— Gareth Jenkinson (@gazza_jenks) July 16, 2019