Is very sad to hear that he is no longer with us god bless You brother cooper rest in peace in heaven god bless Jamaica and rasta men in Jamaica such a beautiful island of the carribean
I just believe Joy Cooper died of a broken heart after her sons passing and then Ibo died also of a broken heart after both his wife and sons passing.RIP to the Coopers
Apprecialove, Ras Dennis. Ibo was a phenomenal artiste. His contribution to Reggae is huge! What a blessing to have had him a part of our lives. Rest easy, Brother King. Give thanks for your inspiration. Always. ❤❤❤
I knew him first as a host of a talk radio show at Power 101 FM. It was the first privately owned radio station after Malawi became a democratic state. It was one the kind of radio shows we first got exposed to during the dawn of democracy in Malawi back in the late 90's. Informative, educative and enlightening as a radio presenter, he exposed us to critical thinking as opposed to indoctrinating type of education. I was hoping to hear him again as a broadcaster somewhere some day but like many others we will miss him forever. Later during his stint at Power 101 FM is when l learnt that along side Bunny Rugs and Cat Coore, he was one of the founding members of one the biggest reggae bands, Third World. Then I only knew their hits like 'Reggae Ambassador , Now That We Have Found Love, 96° In the Shade etc' without knowing the names behind the songs and the band. Rest in Power the Legend Michael Ibo Cooper.
Igbo or Ibo, whatever you prefer to identify him with is the best Reggae keyboard player EVER. Ibo and Cat along with Richie and Willie I believe were great rhythm makers and their style was contagious. Ibo has played some of the BEST intros and solos in Reggae music history, just listen to Third World Albums during his tenure and you'll concur. Romance in Paradise with your wife Joy, you'll be truly missed.
Micheal Ibo Cooper was my schoolmates' favorite among Third World's members while growing up in boarding school in the 80s....He had always the cut of something of an intellectual to me back then at a time when I virtually knew nothing about his life and academic pursuits. I had read several of his interviews though...Ibo Cooper was also the main driving force behind the Music is life and Land of Africa projects which resulted in the Land Africa Charity track featuring a few top reggae artists of the moment such as Third World, Steel Pulse, Gregory Isaacs, Mutabaruka, Freddie McGregor, The I-Three, Edi Fitzroy and Tristan Palmer, A relief effort for the famine victims of Ethiopia in 1985....RIP IBO.. You'll ever be in our ❤️ Hearts
Thank you for telling about Land of Africa Charity track. I will try to find it. I knew Ibo from attending the same high school at one point. The Inner Circle Band actually played at our high school Graduation Ball in 1969. He was their keyboard player and foundation member. That was before he formed the Third World Band along with Cat Coore , famed guitarist and cellist.
Never will forget New Kingston shopping Centre amphitheater Give Peace A Chance concert Paul Blake, Dr Charlie Robert, Natine,Junior Tucker and Third World.
Blessed. Love IBO will always remember how you played the keyboard on my 1st R😢😢ecording as RICKY STORM back in 1972 at DYNAMICS STUDIO Byron LEES studio the song was produced by TOMMY COWAN on his TOP CAT label . R. I . P REGGAE WARRIOR. JAH BLESS
Thank you so much for creating and posting this video. I knew him from school days as he went to Knox College Junior School before attending Jamaica College. Knox was very close to his original home in Spladings. I was always impressed not only of his musical expertise but also of his humility. Ride high Ibo and thanks for the music you recorded.... " Music alone shall live" 🌹
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Is very sad to hear that he is no longer with us god bless You brother cooper rest in peace in heaven god bless Jamaica and rasta men in Jamaica such a beautiful island of the carribean
I just believe Joy Cooper died of a broken heart after her sons passing and then Ibo died also of a broken heart after both his wife and sons passing.RIP to the Coopers
Yep, it's not easy to lose someone you love.
Apprecialove, Ras Dennis. Ibo was a phenomenal artiste. His contribution to Reggae is huge! What a blessing to have had him a part of our lives. Rest easy, Brother King. Give thanks for your inspiration. Always. ❤❤❤
Many thanks for sharing your thoughts.
Rest in Power Ibo, Keyboard Genius. We will contunue to enjoy your music
RIP Michael "Ibo' Cooper along with his wife and son.
And within a single year too.!!!..GOD BLESS!!
RIP IBO 🙏
Some of my most listened to songs
I knew him first as a host of a talk radio show at Power 101 FM. It was the first privately owned radio station after Malawi became a democratic state. It was one the kind of radio shows we first got exposed to during the dawn of democracy in Malawi back in the late 90's. Informative, educative and enlightening as a radio presenter, he exposed us to critical thinking as opposed to indoctrinating type of education. I was hoping to hear him again as a broadcaster somewhere some day but like many others we will miss him forever.
Later during his stint at Power 101 FM is when l learnt that along side Bunny Rugs and Cat Coore, he was one of the founding members of one the biggest reggae bands, Third World. Then I only knew their hits like 'Reggae Ambassador , Now That We Have Found Love, 96° In the Shade etc' without knowing the names behind the songs and the band.
Rest in Power the Legend Michael Ibo Cooper.
Many thanks for sharing your thoughts
Igbo or Ibo, whatever you prefer to identify him with is the best Reggae keyboard player EVER. Ibo and Cat along with Richie and Willie I believe were great rhythm makers and their style was contagious. Ibo has played some of the BEST intros and solos in Reggae music history, just listen to Third World Albums during his tenure and you'll concur. Romance in Paradise with your wife Joy, you'll be truly missed.
The man studied music and was teacher in his later life. A great musician!!!
Micheal Ibo Cooper was my schoolmates' favorite among Third World's members while growing up in boarding school in the 80s....He had always the cut of something of an intellectual to me back then at a time when I virtually knew nothing about his life and academic pursuits. I had read several of his interviews though...Ibo Cooper was also the main driving force behind the Music is life and Land of Africa projects which resulted in the Land Africa Charity track featuring a few top reggae artists of the moment such as Third World, Steel Pulse, Gregory Isaacs, Mutabaruka, Freddie McGregor, The I-Three, Edi Fitzroy and Tristan Palmer, A relief effort for the famine victims of Ethiopia in 1985....RIP IBO.. You'll ever be in our ❤️ Hearts
Many thanks for sharing his memory 🙏
Thank you for telling about Land of Africa Charity track. I will try to find it.
I knew Ibo from attending the same high school at one point.
The Inner Circle Band actually played at our high school Graduation Ball in 1969. He was their keyboard player and foundation member.
That was before he formed the Third World Band along with Cat Coore , famed guitarist and cellist.
@@berthonpowell7366 Hm!! Wow. You've lived thru the times.👍
Rest in peace musical genius.
Never will forget New Kingston shopping Centre amphitheater Give Peace A Chance concert Paul Blake, Dr Charlie Robert, Natine,Junior Tucker and Third World.
Very sad.
Thanks for the information .
Was unaware of the details of their deaths
Gone but not forgoten
Rip big brother Ibo Cooper. Will never forget the time we worked together in Malawi. I can still feel your aura, positive vibrations and energy.
Blessed. Love IBO will always remember how you played the keyboard on my 1st
R😢😢ecording as RICKY STORM back in 1972 at DYNAMICS STUDIO Byron LEES studio the song was produced by TOMMY COWAN on his TOP CAT label . R. I . P REGGAE WARRIOR. JAH BLESS
Thanks Ras Dennis for all your highly interesting videos . This is just to let you know that we appreciate your efforts. Jah guide and bless 🙏🏾
Many thanks for your feedback. Appreciated
Big up obi👊🏿💪🏿💯💯
Some of us Jamaicans are Igbo.
Knew Michael growing up in spalding haven't seen him for a couple years knew his brother also his mom and his dad sleep well brother
Did you attend Knox??
I think Cooper is the best Keyboardist out of Jamaica.
Thank you so much for creating and posting this video.
I knew him from school days as he went to Knox College Junior School before attending Jamaica College.
Knox was very close to his original home in Spladings.
I was always impressed not only of his musical expertise but also of his humility.
Ride high Ibo and thanks for the music you recorded....
" Music alone shall live" 🌹
Our pleasure!
R.I.P Elder
So sad
Maybe they made a pact with the devil.🤔🤔.
That's not fair 😕
Yahushua the messiah son of Yahweh is the ONLY hope of salvation
Podrias mostrar la Boografia de Misty in Roots y comentar sobre el segundo vocalista que ya no está en la banda... y ademas de la Biografia de Aswad que tambien uno de sus integrantes antiguos desapareció de la banda y no se el motivo. Muchas gracias por la informacion. 👍
❤ Ibo , a Naija name. Real thing. Good doc. Leah Tunkara