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Denroy Morgan (1946 – 3 March 2022) was born in May Pen, Clarendon, Jamaica. He left Jamaica in 1965 at the age of 19 to pursue a career in music in the United States. In 1974, he formed the Black Eagles in New York City with Devon “Igo Levi” Foster and Llewellyn “Jah T” Breadwood. The group gained recognition by winning the New York Reggae Music Festival in 1977, which marked the beginning of Denroy’s rise to fame. He achieved significant success in the early 1980s with hits like "I’ll Do Anything." In 1984, Denroy Morgan made history by signing with RCA Records, becoming the first reggae artist to do so, which led to the release of his album "Make My Day." Denroy is often referred to as the “king” of spiritual reggae and is known for creating a family legacy of musical talent that has helped to spread Jamaican music and spirituality worldwide. He is reported to have 30 children, 8 of whom have pursued music professionally. His more famous children are part of a group that includes Mojo, Lukes, Peter, and Grandpa, while lesser-known members are Laza and Shy-poo.

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