The acclaimed Sly and Robbie bassist is credited with revolutionising the sound of reggae and dancehall.
Throughout a career spanning almost 50 years, Shakespeare collaborated with artists as varied as Madonna, Bob Dylan, No Doubt, Peter Tosh, the Rolling Stones and Grace Jones.
Having already established himself as a talented musician, he teamed up with drummer Sly Dunbar in the mid-1970s. They had various band names, but settled on Sly and Robbie, and became one of the most influential rhythm and production duos in the history of reggae. They also produced music for movie soundtracks, including Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Poetic Justice.
Jamaica's Prime Minister Andrew Holness said on Twitter: "When it comes to Reggae bass playing, no one comes close to having the influence of Robbie Shakespeare."
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